Sun Tzu:

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.

— Sun Tzu Ancient

The Art of War

Context

The Art of War, Chapter 10: Terrain

Date / Period

c. 5th century BC

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/132/132-h/132-h.htm

Verification

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Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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