3 ;;Quote: the military is a great matter of the state

11 ;;Quote: taking a state whole, without battle, is best

13 ;;Quote: comparative size determines the strategy of attack; e.g., avoid the enemy if too small

14 ;;Quote: knowing victory is fivefold--when, comparative size, unified, prepared, in charge

17 ;;Quote: assure victory prior to battle

29 ;;Quote: an army without supplies is lost; avoid thin supply lines and long marches

32 ;;Quote: do not fight the high ground, the protected group, feigned defeat; leave a way out for defeated soldiers

44 ;;Quote: occupy the high ground and await the enemy; do not pursue; avoid the distant ground

48 ;;Quote: victory requires knowledge of earth, heaven, the other, and oneself

56 ;;Quote: feudal lords resist when enclosed, fight when no holding back, follow when overcome

57 ;;Quote: bind the multitude with deeds and harm instead of words and advantage; as if leading a single person, they can turn defeat into victory

58 ;;Quote: know the enemy's purpose, their vital point; a skillful deed can take whole, even at a distance

58 ;;Quote: on going to war, close the passes, plan at the highest level, and make decisions

59 ;;Quote: in battle, take advantage, attack what he loves, hide the time of battle, respond to the enemy

61 ;;Quote: avoid battle if not advantageous, not attainable, or not in danger

63 ;;Quote: spies are the treasure of the people's sovereign; know the nature of the enemy

65 ;;Quote: for spies, kinship, reward, sage, humane, secrecy; mortal consequences

65 ;;Quote: use spies to learn the names of all involved