The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.

The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain it.

Victory usually goes to the army who has better trained officers and men.

If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.