There is an intelligent way to eat a live frog - I just don't know what it is.

The true objective of war is peace.

Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army continually on the move, and devise unfathomable plans.

If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner

Be where your enemy is not.

Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total.

Probe him and learn where his strength is abundant and where deficient.