James P. Carse - Finite and Infinite Games (1987)

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A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.

James P. Carse

To be prepared against surprise is to be trained. To be prepared for surprise is to be educated.

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Strength is paradoxical. I am not strong because I can force others to do what I wish as a result of my play with them, but because I can allow them to do what they wish in the course of my play with them.

James P. Carse