“Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.”

“He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.”

“The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points;”

“Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory is won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.”

“Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.”

“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.”

“Attack by Stratagem”