Indeed, my mode of warfare has found supporters among the wise.

If you want to catch mice you must waste bacon, and if we are to tempt men into a snare we must know what their notions and ideas are, and begin by endeavoring to confuse them.
"A bull is least dangerous when he runs straight ahead in his fury; while his two-legged opponent is least dangerous when he does not know what he is about and runs feeling his way first to the right and then to the left.

Thanks to your approval--for I have deserved it, and I hope to be able to return it, my friend Hierax.

I am curious as to your report.
Shake up the cushion here under my head--and now you may begin." "All appears admirably arranged," answered the general.

"The flower of our troops, the Diadoches and Hetairoi, two thousand-five hundred men, are on their way hither, and by to-morrow will encamp north of Memphis.
Five hundred will find their way into the citadel, with the priests and other visitors to congratulate you on your birthday, the other two thousand will remain concealed in the tents.