We do not rejoice in victories. We rejoice when a new kind of cotton is grown and when strawberries bloom in Israel

Therefore the victories of good warriors are not noted for cleverness or bravery. Therefore their victories in battle are not flukes. Their victories are not flukes because they position themselves where they will surely win, prevailing over those wh

It is imperative to contest all factions for complete victory, so the army is not garrisoned and the profit can be total. This is the law of strategic siege

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good

There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win

Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward and give us victories

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness

There is no substitute for victory