“Like the sun and moon, they end but to begin anew; like the four seasons, they pass away to return once more.”

“Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State.”

“To begin by bluster, but afterwards to take fright at the enemy's numbers, shows a supreme lack of intelligence.”

“Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.”

“Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.”

“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”

“first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle;  if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured”