Quotation from: The Art of War

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


12. In every army, the five developments connected with
fire must be known, the movements of the stars calculated, and a
watch kept for the proper days.


[Tu Mu says: "We must make calculations as to the paths of
the stars, and watch for the days on which wind will rise,
before making our attack with fire." Chang Yu seems to interpret
the text differently: "We must not only know how to assail our
opponents with fire, but also be on our guard against similar
attacks from them."]

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