What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage. He wins his battles by making no mistakes. Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.Go here to read the introductory post to the verses of The Art of War.
~ from The Art of War, Giles translation ~
Friday, December 3, 2010
Chapter 4, Verses 11, 12 and 13 - Sun Tzu
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