With regard to precipitous heights, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.

Opportunities increase as they are taken.

It is sufficient to estimate the enemy situation correctly and to concentrate your strength to capture him. There is no more to it than this. He who lacks foresight and underestimates his enemy will surely be captured by him.

In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.

The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand what you are going to do.

If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst.

To capture an enemies army is better than to destroy it.