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

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.

Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.

This does not mean that the enemy is to be allowed to escape. The object is to make him believe that there is a road to safety, and thus prevent his fighting with the courage of despair. After that, you may crush him.

To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.

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

Now a soldier's spirit is keenest in the morning; by noonday it has begun to flag; and in the evening, his mind is only on returning to camp.