Does anybody else see it like this?

dayzero · 01-17-2009, 12:11 PM

Well, yes, but if we 'resist' they 'persist' so it's more of a Zen-like anti-resist.

Sun Tzu:
The Art of War

"All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable of attacking, feign incapacity; when active in moving troops, feign inactivity. When near the enemy, make it seem that you are far away; when far away, make it seem that you are near. Hold out baits to lure the enemy. Strike the enemy when he is in disorder. Prepare against the enemy when he is secure at all points. Avoid the enemy for the time being when he is stronger. If your opponent is of choleric temper, try to irritate him. If he is arrogant, try to encourage his egotism. If the enemy troops are well prepared after reorganization, try to wear them down. If they are united, try to sow dissension among them. Attack the enemy where he is unprepared, and appear where you are not expected. These are the keys to victory for a strategist. It is not possible to formulate them in detail beforehand."

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01-17-2009, 12:11 PM	#19
dayzero Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern England Posts: 458	Re: Does anybody else see it like this? Well, yes, but if we 'resist' they 'persist' so it's more of a Zen-like anti-resist. Sun Tzu: The Art of War "All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable of attacking, feign incapacity; when active in moving troops, feign inactivity. When near the enemy, make it seem that you are far away; when far away, make it seem that you are near. Hold out baits to lure the enemy. Strike the enemy when he is in disorder. Prepare against the enemy when he is secure at all points. Avoid the enemy for the time being when he is stronger. If your opponent is of choleric temper, try to irritate him. If he is arrogant, try to encourage his egotism. If the enemy troops are well prepared after reorganization, try to wear them down. If they are united, try to sow dissension among them. Attack the enemy where he is unprepared, and appear where you are not expected. These are the keys to victory for a strategist. It is not possible to formulate them in detail beforehand." http://74.125.77.132/search?q=cache:...lnk&cd=5&gl=uk