Sun Tzu

If equally matched, we can offer battle; if slightly inferior in numbers, we can avoid the enemy; if quite unequal in every way, we can flee from him. Though an obstinate fight may be made by a small force, in the end it must be captured by the larger force.

Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general:(1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction;(2) cowardice, which leads to capture;(3) a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults;(4) a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame;(5) over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.

Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.

If quick, I survive.If not quick, I am lost.This is "death.

Know the enemy, know yourself and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles.