Quotation from: The Art of War

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


34. Thus the skillful general conducts his army just as
though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand.


[Tu Mu says: "The simile has reference to the ease with
which he does it."]


35. It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus
ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.
36. He must be able to mystify his officers and men by
false reports and appearances,

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