The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.

He who is not sage and wise, humane and just, cannot use secret agent.s. And he who is not delicate and subtle cannot get the truth out of them.

It is the rule in war, if ten times the enemy's strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if double, be able to divide them; if equal, engage them; if fewer, defend against them; if weaker, be able to avoid them.

Correct your mistake as soon as you have found it.

He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.

When you know both yourself as well as your competition, you are never in danger. To know yourself and not others, gives you half a chance of winning. Knowing neither yourself or your competition puts you in a position to lose.

When your opponent gives you an opening, be swift as a hare.