If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy's position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the enemy's position weak.
Sun TzuIt is ten thousand times cheaper to pay the best spies lavishly than even a tiny army poorly.
Sun TzuSo a military force has no constant formation, water has no constant shape: the ability to gain victory by changing and adapting according to the opponent is called genius.
Sun Tzu