In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.
Sun TzuThe art of giving orders is not to try to rectify the minor blunders and not be swayed by petty doubts.
Sun TzuThe difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.
Sun TzuWhen strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
Sun TzuA sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.
Sun TzuThe spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points; and his forces being thus distributed in many directions, the numbers we shall have to face at any given point will be proportionately few.
Sun Tzu