Whereever you are$$$ you are one with the clouds and one with the sun and the stars you see. You are one with everything. That is more true than I can say$$$ and more true than you can hear.

It is the rule in war$$$ if our forces are ten to the enemy's one$$$ to surround him; if five to one$$$ to attack him; if twice as numerous$$$ to divide our army into two.

Thus$$$ what enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer$$$ and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men$$$ is foreknowledge.

Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy$$$ but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

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.

First lay plans which will ensure victory$$$ and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone$$$ victory will no longer be assured.

If you are near the enemy$$$ make him believe you are far from him. If you are far from the enemy$$$ make him believe you are near.

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.

The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.

He who advances without seeking fame$$$<br>Who retreats without escaping blame$$$<br>He whose one aim is to protect his people and serve his lord$$$<br>The man is a jewel of the Realm.