When an invading force crosses a river in its onward march, do not advance to meet it in mid-stream.  It will be best to let half the army get across, and then deliver your attack.

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.

Most of the time our stress is useless. It's because we don't see the outcome of things. God does.

You're a beautiful and wonderful and sensual and strong golden fawn, she says, followed by That was supposed to say "my best friend, " but my phone...

A habit for all of us to develop would be to look for something to appreciate in everyone we meet. We can all be generous with appreciation.

So rage, proud Power: fail again! And see my blood teach Death to die!

Ray Comfort's got a fabulous film. Oh boy, this is going to cause the halls of academia to have a few conversations around the cafeteria.

The wife, where danger or dishonour lurks, Safest and seemliest by her husband stays, Who guards her, or with her the worst endures.

No matter how bad someone has it, there are others who have it worse. Remembering that makes life a lot easier and allows you to take pleasure in the blessings you have been given.

Street sign: Ho Hum Road & Easy Street In retirement, I look for days off from my days off.

It's important to see your parents as individuals. As a son or as a daughter you don't stop and think that your parents might have their own expectations, dreams or disappointments.

As a champion, I can't fight against weak fighters.