To seek fame is to be attached to a goal which doesn't have practical value - fame isn't going to make you win, nor help you rule over the realms.He who advances without seeking fame — 0 thru 9
To escape blame is to never learn from your mistakes, and the moment you stop learning defeat becomes certain.Who retreats without escaping blame — 0 thru 9
Your goal has to be driven by something greater than yourself - you can't do it for yourself, you must do it for a grander ambition, for a much greater purpose, which will rally you and everyone else around a common target - which will give you the motivation to do anything - even risk your own life, for its achievement.He whose one aim is to protect his people and serve his lord — 0 thru 9
To this man shall be handed all the kingdoms, and he shall rule over all of them, because only he deserves.The man is a jewel of the Realm — 0 thru 9
The cause before the person.If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst — 0 thru 9
The reckless general does not plan and have the patience to wait for the right conditions to launch his attack and thus sends his troops to perish.(1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction; — 0 thru 9
The coward does not have the cojones to stand his own ground and fight, and the moment things get rough, he would rather surrender than keep going. He has no dignity.(2) cowardice, which leads to capture; — 0 thru 9
Your enemy will use any means necessary to get you to make a mistake. Thus even your so called hasty temper has to be controlled. Fake a hasty temper, in truth be controlled, and be capable any moment to put an end to it.(3) a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; — 0 thru 9
A man who wants honor, doesn't really want victory.(4) a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; — 0 thru 9
Do not over-extend, do not ask for more than can be currently given. Patience will win the day. Win slowly, but surely.(5) over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.” — 0 thru 9
Only in chaos is there a chance to be great. In stable times, there is no greatness. All greatness, and all heroes, are born out of disaster. The hero thirsts for disaster, so that he may put it right.“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” — 0 thru 9
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Hey, thanks! Great responses and insights. You get to pick the next chapter to discuss! (Y)
(Well, actually anyone can pick any chapter they want. But a good answer deserves a prize.) — 0 thru 9
But words that point to the Tao
seem monotonous and without flavor.
When you look for it, there is nothing to see.
When you listen for it, there is nothing to hear.
When you use it, it is inexhaustible. — 0 thru 9
Therefore the sage goes about doing nothing, teaching no talking.
The ten thousand things rise and fall without cease,
Creating, yet not possessing,
Working, yet not taking credit,
Work is done, then forgotten.
Therefore it lasts for ever.
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