To a surrounded enemy, you must leave a way of escape.
Birds rising in flight is a sign that the enemy is lying in ambush; when the wild animals are startled and flee he is trying to take you unaware.
Therefore the good fighter will be terrible in his onset, and prompt in his decision.
The height of strategy, is to attack your opponent's strategy.
To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.
Winning Strategists are certain of triumph before seeking a challenge. Losing Strategists are certain to challenge before seeking a triumph.