لا تطارد عدوا سريعا يكاد يطير، ولا تهاجم جنودا طبعهم حاد عنيف

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

“No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no …”

“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.”

“On open ground, do not try to block the enemy's way. On the ground of intersect…”