One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.

And regulation entails organizational effectiveness, a chain of command, and a structure for logistical support.

The sovereign must have full knowledge of the activities of the five sorts of agents. This knowledge must come from the double agents, and therefore it is mandatory that they be treated with the utmost liberality.

Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve.

What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

If your enemy is superior, evade him

Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.