"If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near."

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

"The highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans."

"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."

"He who wishes to fight must first count the cost."