“In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack--thedirect and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise toan endless series of maneuvers.”

“There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combinationthey produce more hues than can ever been seen.There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations ofthem yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.”

“Poetry is much more important than the truth, and, if you don't believe that, try using the two methods to get laid.”

“Battles are won by slaughter and maneuver. The greater the general, the more he contributes in maneuver, the less he demands in slaughter.”

“She said the reason that love is so painful is that it always amounts to two people wanting more than two people can give.”

“The best thing is the combined effect of nicotine with alcohol, greater than the sum of the two parts.”