The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated.
Sun TzuAmid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all.
Sun TzuThese are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.
Sun Tzu