"If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant."

"Therefore, the skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible, and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy."

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances."

"Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack."