Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771-221 BCE). He is believed to have been born in 544 BCE and died in 496 BCE. Little is known about his early life and upbringing, but he is said to have served as a military general in the state of Wu during the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BCE) in China.

Sun Tzu is known for his work "The Art of War," which is considered one of the most influential military strategy and tactics books ever written. The book is a collection of teachings and advice on military strategy, leadership, and decision-making. It was originally written in ancient Chinese, and its principles have been adopted by military leaders and business executives throughout history.

Sun Tzu believed that the key to victory in war (and in life) was to outmaneuver one's opponents through strategy and knowledge, rather than brute force. He emphasized the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both oneself and one's enemies, as well as the importance of adapting one's tactics to changing circumstances.

Today, Sun Tzu's teachings continue to be studied and applied by military strategists, business leaders, and even sports coaches around the world. His wisdom has been distilled into many well-known maxims, such as "know thyself and know thy enemy," "all warfare is based on deception," and "if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

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