The Art of War (Illustrated Edition)

accord with their ruler

(5) Method and discipline

(1) The Moral Law

five constant factors

There is no instance of a country having benefitted from prolonged warfare.
7. It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

If he is taking his ease, give him no rest.

Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant

In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.

Chang Yu said: “Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.” He adds: “Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.”

In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.