“A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when its spirit is keen, but attacks it when it is sluggish and inclined to return. This is the art of studying moods.”
“When army review its forces more than 6 months and not attacking the enemy, know it is a danger to his people”
“When an invading force crosses a river in its onward march, do not advance to meet it in mid-stream. It will be best to let half the army get across, and then deliver your attack.”
“History in general is therefore the development of Spirit in Time, as Nature is the development of the Idea is Space.”
“Art makes the spirit soar. And when the spirit is lifted, life follows.”
“When a man wants a mystery, it is generally better to leave him mystified. Nobody loves a clever woman.”