Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.

When you shoot a bow and arrow, you aim at the clouds, not because you expect to hit them, but so that you may reach the distant target on the ground.

In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.

Correct your mistake as soon as you have found it.

One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.

On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough; hence the institution of gongs and drums... banners and flags. Gongs and drums, banners and flags, are means whereby the ears and eyes of the host may be focused on one particular point.

He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.