First learn to become invincible, then wait for your enemy's moment of vulnerability.

The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

There are five kinds of incendiary attack: The first is called setting fire to personnel; the second, to stores; the third, to transport vehicles and equipment; the fourth, to munitions; the fifth, to supply installations...In all cases an army must understand the changes induced by the five kinds of incendiary attack, and make use of logistical calculations to address them.

Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him

When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization.

A warrior who is prepared to fight must also be prepared to die.

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.