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Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu (孫子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) is a honorific title bestowed upon Sūn Wu (孫武 c. 544-496 BC), the author of The Art of War (孫子兵法), an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Sun Tzu believed in the use of the military sciences to effect outcomes that would result in peace.In the author's name, Sūn Wu, the character wu, meaning "military", is the same as the character in wu shu, or martial art. Sun Wu also has a courtesy name, Chang Qing (Cháng Qīng).
years of life: 544 BC – 496 BC

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dunke oduyingbohas quoted7 months ago
“If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, then the general is to blame.”
Natalia Dushkohas quoted6 months ago
words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, then the general is to blame.”
Oliviahas quoted10 months ago
you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

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