"To remain at rest when the enemy is in movement, this is the art of war."

"If the enemy is in superior strength, evade him."

"The art of war is to be like water. For water in its natural course runs away from high places and hastens downwards. So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak."

"The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim."

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