In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.

Factors in the art of warfare are: First, calculations; second, quantities; third, logistics; fourth, the balance of power; and fifth, the possibility of victory is based on the balance of power.

If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst.

Set the troops to their tasks without imparting your designs.

Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.

Without harmony in the State, no military expedition can be undertaken; without harmony in the army, no battle array can be formed.

Defeat the enemies strategy.