The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

All warfare is based on deception. If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight and if not: split and re-evaluate.

There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.

When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.

If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers.