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Sun Tzu's warning on rulers and armies circulates amid war talk

Original: There are three ways a ruler can bring misfortune upon his army: Commanding the army to advance or to retreat, being ign

A passage from Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' is being shared widely. It lists three ways a ruler brings misfortune on his army: ordering advances or retreats without understanding the situation, governing soldiers as he would a kingdom, and appointing officers without knowing the men. Readers are drawing parallels to current conflicts and modern political leadership of armies.

Why now: The quote is being used as a pointed commentary on civilian leaders interfering in military affairs amid ongoing wars.

Sun TzuThe Art of War

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• There are three ways a ruler can bring misfortune upon his army: Commanding the army to advance or to retreat, being ignorant of the fact that it cannot; Attempting to govern an army the same way he administers a kingdom; And employing his officers through ignorance of… · artofwarquotes · 1

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