on the use of spies
Something you don't expect to read from a former teacher:
"Feel free to use and enjoy nepotism whenever possible, plenty of other people do and at least you will be a high quality user."
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Reading a new translation of Sun Zi's The Art of War made me think (naturally) of Adam Monroe, which made me think of Bob and Elle, which made me think of writing fic. And just when I was beginning to worry that my Kensei phase had passed.
That which causes the feudal lords to submit is disadvantage; that which causes the feudal lords to serve is encumbrance; that which causes the feudal lords to give allegiance is advantage. (Ch.8)
and
If you cannot achieve your aims, do not go to war; if you are not endangered, do not engage in battle. (Ch.12)
- The Art of War (Sun Zi's Military Methods), trans. Victor H. Mair
"Feel free to use and enjoy nepotism whenever possible, plenty of other people do and at least you will be a high quality user."
~
Reading a new translation of Sun Zi's The Art of War made me think (naturally) of Adam Monroe, which made me think of Bob and Elle, which made me think of writing fic. And just when I was beginning to worry that my Kensei phase had passed.
That which causes the feudal lords to submit is disadvantage; that which causes the feudal lords to serve is encumbrance; that which causes the feudal lords to give allegiance is advantage. (Ch.8)
and
If you cannot achieve your aims, do not go to war; if you are not endangered, do not engage in battle. (Ch.12)
- The Art of War (Sun Zi's Military Methods), trans. Victor H. Mair