When an invading force crosses a river in its onward march, do not advance to meet it in mid-stream. It will be best to let half the army get across, and then deliver your attack. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” provides timeless wisdom on strategy, applicable in various aspects of life. In Chapter 9, […]
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After crossing a river, you should get far away from it. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a profound guide to strategy, encompassing military, business, and life principles. In Chapter 9, Sun Tzu imparts his wisdom on the strategic significance of river crossings. In this blog post, we delve into the meaning and broader
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Camp in high places, facing the sun. Do not climb heights in order to fight. So much for mountain warfare. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a timeless masterpiece on strategy, tactics, and warfare. In Chapter 9, Sun Tzu imparts his wisdom on the significance of choosing the right terrain for military encampments. In
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The ancient Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is known for his wisdom, ethics, and adherence to rationality. As we delve into the topic of how he might perceive modern astrology, we must consider his Stoic principles that emphasize reason, self-control, and the importance of living in harmony with the natural order of the
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Socrates, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, was a staunch advocate of rationality and the examined life. His teachings, as recorded by his student Plato, have profoundly influenced Western thought for millennia. In this blog post, we will embark on an intellectual journey to speculate how Socrates might feel about astrology as it is practiced in
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We come now to the question of encamping the army, and observing signs of the enemy. Pass quickly over mountains, and keep in the neighborhood of valleys. In this subchapter, Sun Tzu discusses the importance of the proper management of an army while on the march. He emphasizes the need for discipline, strategy, and proper
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When an army is overthrown and its leader slain, the cause will surely be found among these five dangerous faults. Let them be a subject of meditation. Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist, is widely considered to be one of the most influential military philosophers of all time. His book, “The Art of War,”
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These are the five besetting sins of a general, ruinous to the conduct of war. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is one of the most well-known and influential military treatises ever written. In it, Sun Tzu outlines many essential principles and strategies for successful warfare. One of the key themes in “The Art of
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There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: (1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction; (2) cowardice, which leads to capture; (3) a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; (4) a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; (5) over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble. Sun
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The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is one of the
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