Mystify Mislead And Surprise The Enemy

"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."

"Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate."

"“When my information changes, I alter my conclusions. What do you do, sir?”"

"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters"

"To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy."

"When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise."