Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field. Sun Tzu
Hence in the wise leader's plans, considerations of advantage and of disadvantage will be blended together. Sun Tzu
By method and discipline are to be understood the marshaling of the army in its proper subdivisions, the graduations of rank among the officers, the maintenance of roads by which supplies may reach the army, and the control of military expenditure. Sun Tzu
Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted. Sun Tzu
First, measurement; second, quantity; third, calculation; fourth, comparison; and fifth, victory. Sun Tzu
If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, then the general is to blame. Sun Tzu
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm. Sun Tzu