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

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

"Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him."

"For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill."

"Never venture to attack, unless you are quite sure of success."