A battle avoided cannot be lost.
The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
The nature of war is constant change.
In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.
Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.
Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
If your enemy is superior, evade him
Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement.
What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.
When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of its momentum. When the strike of a hawk breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing.
Attack the enemy's strategy.
He who wishes to fight must first count the cost
Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles.
The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands
Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.
There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honour, which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways.
If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight.
If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is tempermental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
Weigh the situation, then move.
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