If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight.


The Art of War (ed. Wordsworth Editions, 1997) - ISBN: 9781853267796


If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight.

If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight.

If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight.

If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight.