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The Art of War: Manoeuvring an Army

孙子兵法·军争篇
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Synopsis

Chapter 7 on the art of manoeuvring, making the devious route the direct one.

Overview

"Manoeuvring an Army" teaches the principle of turning the indirect path into the most effective route.

Famous Quotes

Quote Meaning
Make the devious route the direct one Turn disadvantages into advantages
Depart after the enemy, arrive before them Superior strategy beats speed alone
Swift as the wind, orderly as a forest Adapt your pace to the situation
Fierce as fire, immovable as a mountain Attack with intensity, defend with stability

Cultural Impact

"Swift as wind, orderly as forest" was adopted as the battle standard by Takeda Shingen, a famous Japanese warlord.

References

  1. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
  2. Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/孙子兵法

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