"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."

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

"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat."

"The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin."

"Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots."