The Art of War

風: Swift as the wind. 林: Quiet as the forest. 火: Conquer like the fire. 山: Steady as the mountain.

Though we have heard of stupid haste in war, cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.

What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.

You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive.

If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight, and if not split and reevaluate.