warfare, n.All

Warfare is based on deception. When capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when far away, that you are to lure him; feign disorder and strike him. When he concentrates, prepare against him; where he is strong, avoid him. Anger his general and confuse him. Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Warfare is best conducted by being extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness, and extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness.

Warfare is an utterly stupid method of settling differences of interest between different nations.

Warfare is always based on deception.