Order or disorder depends on organisation and direction; courage or cowardice on circumstances; strength or weakness on tactical dispositions.

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.

What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle