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.

Cum.

The wise warrior avoids the battle.

Be where your enemy is not.

He wins his battles by making no mistakes.Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citadels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over.

Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never peril.