A student$$$ filled with emotion and crying$$$ implored$$$ "Why is there so much suffering?" Suzuki Roshi replied$$$ "No reason."

Hence the skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible$$$ and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy.

He wins his battles by making no mistakes. Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory$$$ for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.

At first$$$ then$$$ exhibit the coyness of a maiden$$$ until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare$$$ and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you.

All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer$$$ but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.

Be stern in the council-chamber$$$ show no weakness and insist on your plans being ratified by the sovereign$$$ so that you may control the situation.

For the wise man delights in establishing his merit$$$ the brave man likes to show his courage in action$$$ the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages$$$ and the stupid man has no fear of death.

If you do not take opportunity to advance and reward the deserving$$$ your subordinates will not carry out your commands$$$ and disaster will ensue.

These military devices$$$ leading to victory$$$ must not be divulged beforehand.

O divine art of subtlety and secrecy! Through you we learn to be invisible$$$ through you inaudible$$$ and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands.