What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
Sun TzuWhen you do battle, even if you are winning, if you continue for a long time it will dull your forces and blunt you edge...If you keep your armies out in the field for a long time, your supplies will be insufficient. Transportation of provisions itself consumes 20 times the amount transported.
Sun TzuIf you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner
Sun Tzu