No plan survives first contact with the enemy.

War is merely the continuation of politics by other means.

Everything in war is very simple, but the simplest thing is difficult.

This war was begun unavoidably in self-defense, and Japan, united under the unbroken imperial line, is resolved to fight to the last man.

-- Takahashi Korekiyo

In war, a victory of sixty percent is the best. Total victory breeds complacency.

-- Takeda Shingen

Concentrate your attack on a single point. Do nothing that is wasteful.

-- Oda Nobunaga

To achieve the objective, do not be choosy about methods.

-- Ōkubo Toshimichi

The Empire's fate depends on this battle. Let every man do his utmost duty.

-- Tōgō Heihachirō

In all the ways of war, nothing surpasses unity. He who attains unity can advance and retreat alone.

-- Wu Qi