2006-06-28 20:36:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Sun Tzu.
2006-06-28 20:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by ai_nacco_2000 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Sun Tzu. An over rated book. People kept saying that it had lessons to teach us about modern-day living; but heck, I can't for the life of me see how, 'when you see trees falling down in the distance then a large enemy is comming' can ever help modern-day society.
2006-06-29 04:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by welcome_to_how_things_will_be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun Tzu. He was "brilliant"! The examples of how to treat those you have been placed in charge of are quoted and lived today.
"The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat:--let such a one be dismissed!"
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"According as circumstances are favorable, one should modify one's plans.
All warfare is based on deception.
Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.
If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him." ~ Just a few passages from "The Art of War"
2006-06-29 07:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by doc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and Machavelli also wrote a book called "the art of war'
its very interesting to read the two together and get an understanding of east-vs-west ideas on confrontation
2006-06-29 03:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun Tzu
He was Chinese
2006-06-29 03:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Riothamus Of Research ;<) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sun tzu
2006-06-29 03:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by Toni J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋