• Never hate your enemy. Your strategy should not be guided by hatred. Hatred towards the enemy can cloud your judgement. In war, the greatest weapon is a calm and composed mind.
• Frustration will only lead to self-destruction. Do not let go of the enemy, as that would be a cowardly act, but hitting back in frustration will not bring any results for your endeavour.
• Plan your strategy in silence. Keep the enemy confused and wondering about what you are doing.
• In war, there is something called right timing. Just wait for the right time to execute your plan.
• Study the present situation and conditions of the environment.
• Defeating your enemy should be your primary goal, not killing them. They are not the same thing. Killing the leader will make another person from his team take up the leadership position. Then you will have to kill him too. Then another person will be ready to fight with you. The story will continue.
―Chanakya