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

"Never venture to attack, unless you are quite sure of success."

"The greatest general is one who can achieve victory without ever having to draw his sword."

"To not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared for any eventuality is the greatest of virtues."

"Confront them with the advantageous and they will take the bait; confront them with the harmful and they will not come."