Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose.Go here to read the introductory post to the verses of The Art of War.
~ from The Art of War, Giles translation ~
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Chapter 1, Verse 26 - Sun Tzu
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