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“On dispersive ground, therefore, fight not. On facile ground, halt not. On contentious ground, attack not. On open ground, do not try to block the enemy's way. On the ground of intersecting highways, join hands with your allies. On serious ground, gather in plunder. In difficult ground, keep steadily on the march. On hemmed-in ground, resort to stratagem. On desperate ground, fight.”

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Book:The Art of War (The Classic Lionel Giles Translation)
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The Art of War (The Classic Lionel Giles Translation)

This edition presents Sun Tzu's seminal work, translated by Lionel Giles, offering insights into the principles of warfare and strategic thinking that have influenced military and business leaders for centuries. more

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Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu, born around 544 BC and died around 496 BC, was a renowned Chinese military strategist. His military thoughts are mainly reflected in his book 'The Art of War', which is considered the classic of military strategy and has had a profound impact on various fields such as military, politics, and economics in later generations. more

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