.16th strike. [text.]

[mean_left_hook]

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 honour which is sensitive to shame;
(5) Over-Solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.

These are the five besetting sins

Comments

[stupei_iori]

I memorized my favourite book too, Senpai.

But... uh... I don't think quoting "One Piece" is gonna help...

[mean_left_hook]

You never know.

[stupei_iori]

I think I'll leave that kinda thing to you.

[mean_left_hook]

When we get home, I'll lend it to you.

[purgatory_maren]

...

[mean_left_hook]

[purgatory_maren]

I didn't mean to sound the way that I did. You know that I want the best for everyone.. don't you?

[mean_left_hook]

Yes, and so do I- but someone had to play devil's advocate.

[angelic_lawyer]

You believe the Art of War will help here?

[mean_left_hook]

I think it has many applications.

[angelic_lawyer]

Fair enough.

[mean_left_hook]

I've heard that some famous chefs use Art of War as a standard to run their kitchens by.

[zawarudo]

Hm...At least there is someone else who is well read here.

[mean_left_hook]

Another fan Sun Tzu?

Can't say I was expecting that either.

[zawarudo]

I had quite an impressive library back in Egypt. Sun Tzu was always excellent reading...Though, in some ways, I prefer Machiavelli's "The Prince". Both are necessary reading, however, if one wishes to call themselves a commander of anything.

[mean_left_hook]

I've read excerpts of The Prince, but haven't been able to find a good quality translation of the entire book.

A private library in Egypt? You must be an important person.

[tenkai_soul]

Hmmm...I know those laws well.

[mean_left_hook]

From experience, or pages?

[tenkai_soul]

Both. They're very similar to the Silverberg Acts, which I had to learn as the son of a general.

And then I put quite a bit of them into practice as the leader of the Toran Liberation Army.

[mean_left_hook]

Silverberg Acts? Can't say I've heard of those before.

It's good you've read and been able to practice them, that means you understand them.

Anyone can read a book on war and strategy, but following through and directly applying them to tactics is another story.