He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks.

He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance.

Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.

According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory?

He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.

When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory.