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.

Triunfan aquellos que:Saben cuándo luchar y cuando no.

O divine art of subtlety and secrecy! Through you we learn to be invisible, through you inaudible, and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands.

Without harmony in the State, no military expedition can be undertaken; without harmony in the army, no battle array can be formed.

If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle

If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.

Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.

There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.

So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.