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=== Sun Tzu ===

=== Sun Tzu ===

The first military treatise was written by Sun Tzu in the 6th century B.C., often called in English the "Art of Warfare."  It became a classic of military strategy used by generals and businessmen in modern times, and is available freely on the internet.<ref>http://suntzusaid.com/</ref>

The first military treatise was written by Sun Tzu in the 6th century B.C., often called in English the "Art of Warfare."  It became a classic of military strategy used by generals and even modern businessmen, and is available freely on the internet.<ref>http://suntzusaid.com/</ref>

This classic contained timeless insights including:<ref>http://suntzusaid.com/book/4</ref>

This classic contained timeless insights including:<ref>http://suntzusaid.com/book/4</ref>

*"To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence."

*"To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence."

The text reflects insights shared by the ancient Chinese culture.  The last item above about seeing victory, for example, reflects an observation of another ancient Chinese sage named Ts'ao Kung, who remarked that the goal is to recognize a fruitful plant ''before'' it germinates. In order words, success depends on being able to anticipate the future.

The "Art of Warfare" reflects insights shared by the ancient Chinese culture.  The last item above about seeing victory, for example, reflects an observation of another ancient Chinese sage named Ts'ao Kung, who remarked that the goal is to recognize a fruitful plant ''before'' it germinates. In order words, success depends on being able to anticipate the future.

=== Confucius ===

=== Confucius ===