The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best ally

If I am able to determine the enemy's dispositions while at the same time I conceal my own, then I can concentrate and he must divide.

To maintain an army at a distance causes the people to be impoverished.

What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.

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

In the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune.

Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss.