Sun Tzu:

The skillful tactician may be likened to the shuai-jan. Now the shuai-jan is a snake that is found in the Ch'ang Shan mountains. Strike at its head, and you will be attacked by its tail; strike at its tail, and you will be attacked by its head; strike at its middle, and you will be attacked by both head and tail.

— Sun Tzu Ancient

The Art of War

Context

The Art of War, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

Date / Period

c. 5th century BC

Source

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

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