Know the enemy, know yourself and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles.

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.

When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.

Great results, can be achieved with small forces.

We're not making mistakes. We're making experiences.

Everybody knows that. The missing step is always the next.

Trying to shatter peace, even if it’s not one you agree with, is the work of the mad and the wicked.

Wasn't making any great connection Wasn't falling for any intricate scheme Nothing that would pass inspection Just thinking of a series of dreams

I just love creating an environment where people can open up and say what's on their mind and in their heart.

When you get married, you'll understand what happiness is. But then it will be too late.

If I wait for the genius to come, it just doesn't arrive.

I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.

Actors will never be replaced. The thought that somehow a computer version of a character is going to be something people prefer to look at is a ludicrous idea.

I'm not a precious text protector, or anything like that, you know, because it's a much more vital form than that. You have to rock.