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.

— Sun Tzu

If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them.

— Sun Tzu

If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.

— Sun Tzu

If his forces are united, separate them.

— Sun Tzu

If, on the other hand, in the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune.

— Sun Tzu

If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

— Sun Tzu

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

— Sun Tzu

If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive;and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.

— Sun Tzu

If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. 

— Sun Tzu

If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. [One may know the condition of a whole army from the behavior of a single man.]

— Sun Tzu