While we keep away from precipitous places, we should get the enemy to approach them; while we face them, we should let the enemy have them on his rear.

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If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst.

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If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

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The sight of men whispering together in small knots or speaking in subdued tones points to disaffection amongst the rank and file.

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If our troops are no more in number than the enemy, that is amply sufficient; it only means that no direct attack can be made. What we can do is simply to concentrate all our available strength, keep a close watch on the enemy, and obtain reinforcements.

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When you start a fire, be to windward of it. Do not attack from the leeward.

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A wise general makes a point of foraging on the enemy. One cartload of the enemy’s provisions is equivalent to twenty of one’s own, and likewise a single picul of his provender is equivalent to twenty from one’s own store.

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The Book of Army Management says: On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough: hence the institution of gongs and drums. Nor can ordinary objects be seen clearly enough: hence the institution of banners and flags.

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There are not more than five cardinal tastes (sour, acrid, salt, sweet, bitter), yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.

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The general who thoroughly understands the advantages that accompany variation of tactics knows how to handle his troops.

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