If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual. In Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” passage 9.45 highlights the delicate balance between a general’s confidence in his troops and the necessity of strict adherence to orders. This passage reveals the importance of […]

If in training soldiers commands are habitually enforced, the army will be well-disciplined; if not, its discipline will be bad. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” delves into the significance of consistent discipline in the training of soldiers, highlighting the direct impact it has on the overall quality of an army’s discipline. This passage underscores

Therefore soldiers must be treated in the first instance with humanity, but kept under control by means of iron discipline. This is a certain road to victory In Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” passage 9.43 offers a profound insight into the delicate balance between treating soldiers with humanity and maintaining strict discipline. This balance

If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be In Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” passage 9.42 delves into the delicate balance

If our troops are no more in number than the enemy, that is amply sufficient; it only means that no direct attack can be made. What we can do is simply to concentrate all our available strength, keep a close watch on the enemy, and obtain reinforcements. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is renowned

If the enemy’s troops march up angrily and remain facing ours for a long time without either joining battle or taking themselves off again, the situation is one that demands great vigilance and circumspection. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a timeless classic that offers profound insights into strategy and warfare. Passage 9.39 focuses

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. In Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” the passage 9.38 offers a valuable lesson about diplomacy and the significance of compliments in times of conflict. This blog post delves into Sun Tzu’s insights in this

Too frequent rewards signify that the enemy is at the end of his resources; too many punishments betray a condition of dire distress. In the 9.36 passage of “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu, the ancient military strategist offers profound insights into the art of assessing an enemy’s situation based on their use of