We do not exist for the sake of something else. We exist for the sake of ourselves.

The most important point is to accept yourself and stand on your two feet.

Thus$$$ though we have heard of stupid haste in war$$$ cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach.

We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country -- its mountains and forests$$$ its pitfalls and precipices$$$ its marshes and swamps.

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

The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.

In battle$$$ there are not more than two methods of attack: the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.

Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.