The Art of War

All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War

For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War

The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War

And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him.
~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War

A general is skillful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skillful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War