"If a battle is to be fought, it must be fought quickly."

"He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious."

"To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."

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

"One may know how to conquer without being able to do it."