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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Chapter 2, Verse 1 - Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu said: In the operations of war, where there are in the field a thousand swift chariots, as many heavy chariots, and a hundred thousand mail-clad soldiers, with provisions enough to carry them a thousand li, the expenditure at home and at the front, including entertainment of guests, small items such as glue and paint, and sums spent on chariots and armor, will reach the total of a thousand ounces of silver per day. Such is the cost of raising an army of 100,000 men.
~ from The Art of War, Giles translation ~
Go here to read the introductory post to the verses of The Art of War.

1 comment:

  1. Kim Jong Il should really pay attention to these things.

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