Hostile armies may face each other for years, striving for the victory which is decided in a single day. This being so, to remain in ignorance of the enemy's condition simply because one grudges the outlay of a hundred ounces of silver in honors and emoluments, is the height of inhumanity. One who acts thus is no leader of men, no present help to his sovereign, no master of victory.Go here to read the introductory post to the verses of The Art of War.
~ from The Art of War, Giles translation ~
Friday, January 28, 2011
Chapter 13, Verses 2 and 3 - Sun Tzu
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