Strength is but one aspect of power.

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

The loss of any army is always caused by underestimating the enemy. Therefore gather information and watch the enemy carefully.

Those who are skilled in combat do notbecome angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.

Do the unexpected, attack the unprepared.

What loss is there in dignity, what worry is there of failure?

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