6 references to "prepare":
If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is... ss. 1.21, Chapter 1: Laying Plans
(3) He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit th... ss. 3.17, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem
The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; fo... ss. 6.16, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong
Numerical weakness comes from having to prepare against poss... ss. 6.18, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong
From a position of this sort, if the enemy is unprepared, yo... ss. 10.5, Chapter 10: Terrain
In attacking with fire, one should be prepared to meet five ... ss. 12.5, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire