Sun Tzu

So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.

So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.

Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.

Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.

The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. read more

The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated.

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.