I will be able to forecast which side will be victorious and which defeated.

When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.

You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive.

A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.

If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy's position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the enemy's position weak.

In making tactical dispositions, the highest pitch you can attain is to conceal them.

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.