Originally posted by zanzibar
Originally posted by ramlambmoo
Time for a favorite quote:
\"Therefore the victories of Good warriors are not noted for cleverness or Bravery. Therefore their victories in Battles are not flukes. Their victories are not flukes because they position themselves where they will surely win, prevailing over those who have already lost\".
I noticed that sentiment as well, and it repeats in the book from time to time. The problem is, what if you have a goal or order which you must accomplish, yet victory is not certain, or perhaps even unlikely? These situations do exist.
Well, although these situations exist, a wise leader will always try to avoid them.
If you know that victory is unlikely, you should not move out with your army and attack, but instead you wait for a better chance to fight your enemy. (Patience is a virtue.
) A part of the above mentioned sentiment is, that one tries to catch the enemy in a situation where he is unaware of your attack or where he has (nearly) no chance to succeed. Remember: \"They position themselves where they will surely win\", i.e.
you choose the place where you position your troops and where you finally attack, e.g. by drawing the enemy away to a place/terrain where victory is more likely for your side.
