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CHAPTER 13 – Employing Spies – Part 1 of 1

Definitions

Employ / Employing – To make use of (an instrument, means, etc.); use; apply.
Spy / Spies – A person who keeps close and secret watch on the actions and words of another or others.  A person who seeks to obtain confidential information about the activities, plans, [...]

CHAPTER 12 – Attack By Fire – Part 1 of 1

Definitions

Attack -To set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with. To begin hostilities against; start an offensive against.
Fire – A state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited [...]

CHAPTER 11 – The 9 Grounds – Part 1 of 1

Ground

Ground – Land having an indicated character.  The foundation or basis on which a belief or action rests; reason or cause.
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CHAPTER 10 – Forms Of The Earth – Part 1 of 1

Form

Form – The shape of a thing or person.  Something that gives or determines shape; a mold.  A particular condition,character or more in which something appears.
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CHAPTER 9 – Leadership and Movement – Part 1 of 1

Movement

Movement – Actions or activities, as of a person or a body of persons. A progressive development of ideas toward a particular conclusion. The process of passing from one place or position to another. To advance or progress.
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CHAPTER 7 – Contending – Part 1 of 1

Contending

Contend – To struggle in opposition.  To strive in rivalry; compete.  To strive in debate; dispute earnestly.  To assert or maintain earnestly.
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Where Are We At – Let’s Evaluate Things
Now that I am nearly halfway through with commenting on The Art of War, written by Sun Tzu, I’d like to share with you a few thoughts and feelings.
Is The Art of War About War?
YES, but NO.
The Art of War was originally written to be about war.  BUT, [...]

CHAPTER 6 – The Solid and Empty – Part 3 of 3

The Solid and Empty

Solid – Having the interior completely filled up, free from cavities, or not hollow. Without openings or breaks. Whole or entire.
Empty – Containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents. Without force, effect, or significance; hollow; [...]

CHAPTER 6 – The Solid and Empty – Part 2 of 3

The Solid and Empty

Solid – Having the interior completely filled up, free from cavities, or not hollow. Without openings or breaks. Whole or entire.
Empty – Containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents. Without force, effect, or significance; hollow; [...]

CHAPTER 6 – The Solid and Empty – Part 1 of 3

The Solid and Empty

Solid – Having the interior completely filled up, free from cavities, or not hollow.  Without openings or breaks.  Whole or entire.
Empty – Containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents.  Without force, effect, or significance; hollow; meaningless.  Without knowledge [...]