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

"The general who is skilled in defense hides in the most secret recesses of the earth; he who is skilled in attack flashes forth from the topmost heights of heaven. Thus on the one hand we have ability…"

"The greatest general is one who can achieve victory without ever having to draw his sword."

"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when…"

"He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight."