First organize the inner, then organize the outer ... First organize the great, then organize the small. First organize yourself, and then organize others.

An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people.

Good generals select intelligent officers, thoughtful advisors, and brave subordinates. They oversee their troops like a fierce tiger with wings.

Opportunistic relationships can hardly be kept constant. The acquaintance of honorable people, even at a distance, does not add flowers in times of warmth and does not change its leaves in times of cold: it continues unfading through the four seasons, becomes increasingly stable as it passes through ease and danger.

Strength is but one aspect of power.

Do the unexpected, attack the unprepared.

Detach from emotions and desires; get rid of any fixations.