"Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain."

"Never venture, never win!"

"Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected."

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

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