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Old 01-21-2008, 11:32 PM   #1
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Default The Art Of War - Sun Tzu?

I found this to be one of my favorite books of all time. Containing some of the best quotes and most skilled tactical strategies. I love he book and I can't stop reading it.
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Old 01-21-2008, 11:37 PM   #2
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Default Re: The Art Of War - Sun Tzu?

Are you reading original text or a commented translation?

Eh, well either way, you're right, it's a great book. It's not so mucha book I guess as to a "How To" guide. The contents basically fit into any category, just manipulated a bit to fit the situation.

I think this is my favorite excerpt:

"An army may be likented to water: water leaves dry the high placea and seeks the hollows; an army turns from strength and attacks emptiness. The flow of water is regulated by the shape of the ground; victory is gained by acting in accordance with the state of the enemy."
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Old 01-24-2008, 02:36 PM   #3
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The Art of War is a classic in the sense that Mark Twain defines classics.
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Old 01-24-2008, 08:09 PM   #4
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Default Re: The Art Of War - Sun Tzu?

I actually picked this up a while ago but have not gotten around to it yet. Too many others books in line first. I am looking forward to reading it some time though.
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Old 01-25-2008, 01:40 AM   #5
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I use this book all the time for relationship advice.
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Old 01-25-2008, 08:47 AM   #6
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Default Re: The Art Of War - Sun Tzu?

I've always wanted to read this book but never got around too it

from what i hear and read about it, seems epic
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Old 01-25-2008, 04:09 PM   #7
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Default Re: The Art Of War - Sun Tzu?

You can tell whether a book is good or not based on how many horrible books about business and finance success have ripped it off for content.

By those criteria, The Art of War is the greatest book ever made.
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Old 01-25-2008, 07:24 PM   #8
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The Art of War is a classic in the sense that Mark Twain defines classics.
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