“Opportunistic relationships can hardly be kept constant. The acquaintance of honorable people, even at a distance, does not add flowers in times of warmth and does not change its leaves in times of cold: it continues unfading through the four seasons, becomes increasingly stable as it passes through ease and danger.”
Quote by Zhuge Liang
Work
Mastering the Art of War
This seminal work offers insights into the principles of warfare, leadership, and conflict resolution, drawing from the experiences of Sun Tzu's own military campaigns. more
Author
Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming and Wulong, was a prominent politician, military strategist, litterateur, and inventor during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Born in 181 and died in 234, he dedicated his life to assisting Liu Bei and the Shu Han dynasty, making significant contributions to the tripartite struggle for power in China. more
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