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.
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About Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Sun Tzu, The Art of War.
Themes
- War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war