"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."

"If you are strong, appear weak. If you are weak, appear strong."

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

"Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing."

"If, in the midst of difficulties, we are able to seize an advantage, then we shall surely triumph."