The onrush of a conquering force is like the bursting of pen... ss. 4.20, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

Military tactics are like unto water; for water in its natur... ss. 6.29, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Water shapes its course according to the nature of the groun... ss. 6.31, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in wa... ss. 6.32, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

The five elements (water, fire, wood, metal, earth) are not ... ss. 6.34, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

If forced to fight in a salt-marsh, you should have water an... ss. 9.8, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themse... ss. 9.30, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Hence those who use fire as an aid to the attack show intell... ss. 12.13, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

By means of water, an enemy may be intercepted, but not robb... ss. 12.14, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

Spies are a most important element in water, because on them... ss. 13.27, Chapter 13: The Use of Spies