According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory?
So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
Of all rewards none [is] more liberal than those given to secret agents.
The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds.
A warrior who is prepared to fight must also be prepared to die.
One need not destroy one's enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage.