The onset of troops is like the rush of a torrent which will even roll stones along in its course. The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. Therefore the good fighter will be terrible in his onset, and prompt in his decision.Go here to read the introductory post to the verses of The Art of War.
~ from The Art of War, Giles translation ~
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Chapter 5, Verses 12, 13 and 14 - Sun Tzu
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He who hesitates is lost?
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