Du Mu Quotes

#1. If the enemy is the invading party, we can cut his line of communications and occupy the roads by which he will have to return; if we are the invaders, we may direct our attack against the sovereign himself.

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#2. Too much emotion is like none at all.

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#3. Roll rocks down a ten-thousand-foot mountain, and they cannot be stopped - this is because of the mountain, not the rocks. Get people to fight with the courage to win every time, and the strong and the weak unite - this is because of the momentum, not the individuals.

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#4. In general, fire is used to throw enemies into confusion so that you can attack them.

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#5. Humaneness and justice are the means by which to govern properly. When government is carried out properly, people feel close to the leadership and think little of dying for it.

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#6. The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.

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