Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field.
With his forces intact he will dispute the mastery of the Empire, and thus, without losing a man, his triumph will be complete. This is the method of attacking by stratagem.
Translated from the Chinese By Lionel Giles, M.A. (1910)
Discussion:
Another favourite phrases, naturally go and need no explanations. It is no wonder, ancient Chinese said "The highest physician cures the nation."Translation:
The physician, unable to figure out what to do, will request the whole body inspection with batteries of examinations, with the result that one-third of the tests are found irrelevant, while the cause of the symptoms still remains unknown. Such are the disastrous effects of an admission.Therefore the skilful physician subdues the patient's anxiety without any prescription; he treats their symptoms without admitting them to the hospital; he overcomes their diseases without lengthy operations in the theatre.
With his teams intact he will dispute the mastery of healthcare, and thus, without dropping out a patient, his job will be complete. This is the method of attaining by stratagem.
Ray Murakami
