In the midst of chaos, there is opportunity.
To know your enemy, you must become your enemy.
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.
All warfare is based on deception.
He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.
In wars, the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won.
To win without fighting is the acme of skill.
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
Know yourself and you will win all battles.
The wise warrior avoids the battle.
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
Skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible.
The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
A soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.
Let your opponent be the one who makes the first mistake.
The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak.
Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
It is better to be unpredictable than to be predictable.
A leader leads by example, not by force.
He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.
You have to believe in yourself before others can believe in you.
The skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible.
Every battle is won before it is ever fought.
When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
Wars are won by the side that is most successful in flexibility.
Peace is of the highest importance; war is the greatest danger.
A wise general makes a plan before he goes into battle.
The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.
When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil.
He who is overly cautious may be at a disadvantage.
If the plan doesnt work, change the plan but never the goal.
Adaptability is the key to survival in warfare.
Make your enemies work for their wins.
Awareness is the beginning of all victory.
Sometimes the fiercest battle is the one within.
Success demands a high level of individual commitment.
In the end, all strategies return to the heart.