"All warfare is based on deception.Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable;when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when weare near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder,and crush him.If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek toirritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them.Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.These military devices, leading to victory,must not be divulged beforehand.Now the general who wins a battle makes manycalculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but fewcalculations beforehand. Thus do many calculationslead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attentionto this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose." Extract from The Art Of War.
