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THE ARTICLES OF SUNTZU
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PRELIMINARY RECKONING
The words of Sun the Master:—
To all nations War is a great matter. Upon the army death or life depend: it is the means of the existence or destruction of the State.
Therefore it must be diligently studied.
Now, in war, besides stratagem and the situation, there are five indispensable matters. The first is called The Way;[1] the second, Heaven; the third, Earth; the fourth, the Leader; the fifth, Law.
The Way or the proper conduct of man. If the ruling authority be upright, the people are united: fearless of danger, their lives are at the service of their Lord.
- ↑ The five virtues of humanity, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith are known as The Way.
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