Quotation from: The Art of War

Written by: Sunzi (6th cent. B.C.)


11. What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who
not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.


[The last half is literally "one who, conquering, excels in
easy conquering." Mei Yao-ch`en says: "He who only sees the
obvious, wins his battles with difficulty; he who looks below the
surface of things, wins with ease."]


12. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for
wisdom nor credit for courage.

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