Till the enemy's weakness is known, he should be kept on friendly terms.

A ruler wishing to win should not trust a cunning enemy, even if he may be extending a hand of friendship. Because deep-rooted enmity, however, concealed, will surely come to light.

Till the enemy's weakness is known , he should be kept on friendly terms.

Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.

A single blow must destroy the enemy... without regard of losses... a gigantic all-destroying blow.

Demoralize the enemy from within by surprise, terror, sabotage, assassination. This is the future of war.