10 references to "before":
Having collected an army and concentrated his forces, he mus... ss. 7.2, Chapter 7: Maneuvering
Thus, to take a long and circuitous route, after enticing th... ss. 7.4, Chapter 7: Maneuvering
Ponder and deliberate before you make a move. ss. 7.21, Chapter 7: Maneuvering
If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to ... ss. 9.42, Chapter 9: The Army on the March
With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in... ss. 10.3, Chapter 10: Terrain
If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him... ss. 10.11, Chapter 10: Terrain
When the higher officers are angry and insubordinate, and on... ss. 10.17, Chapter 10: Terrain
At the critical moment, the leader of an army acts like one ... ss. 11.38, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but ... ss. 11.57, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
If a secret piece of news is divulged by a spy before the ti... ss. 13.19, Chapter 13: The Use of Spies