These are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.

These are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.

The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources.

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

With regard to precipitous heights, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.

All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.

Weigh the situation, then move.