“If his forces are united, separate them.”

“The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.”

“Still more than by the communion of souls, they were united by the abyss that separated them from the rest of the world.”

“The true definition of a snob is one who craves for what separates men rather than for what unites them.”

“If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected .”

“When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.”