It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.

The true objective of war is peace.

The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.

Spies cannot be usefully employed without a certain intuitive sagacity.

Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the spirit of enterprise, for the result is waste of time and general stagnation.

When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways.

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.