“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.”

To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

Great results, can be achieved with small forces.

Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.

Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.

When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.

If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.

When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.

If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.

Know yourself and you will win all battles

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

All warfare is based on deception.

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.

You get your freedom by letting your enemy know that you’ll do anything to get it. Then you’ll get it. It’s the only way you’ll get it.

Each man delights in the work that suits him best.

If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.

I think I could go away tomorrow. I’ve already accomplished something. It’s such a selfish business that sometimes I get sick of myself.

I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.

Find people who share your vision and your dreams and partner up.

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Intelligent people need a fool to lead them.