When there is much running about and the soldiers fall into rank, it means that the critical moment has come.

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If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in.

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The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

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Spies cannot be properly managed without benevolence and straightforwardness.

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With regard to precipitous heights, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.

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The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.

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An army may march great distances without distress, if it marches through country where the enemy is not.

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Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.

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You may advance and be absolutely irresistible, if you make for the enemy’s weak points; you may retire and be safe from pursuit if your movements are more rapid than those of the enemy.

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Should the army forestall you in occupying a pass, do not go after him if the pass is fully garrisoned, but only if it is weakly garrisoned.

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