The Art of War

To win without fighting is the greatest skill.

There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.

If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him.

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

Sun Tzu