If our troops are no more in number than the enemy, that is amply sufficient; 504 it only means that no direct attack can be made. 505 What we can do is simply to concentrate all our available strength, keep a close watch on the enemy, and obtain reinforcements. 506

He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them. 507

If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be useless. 508