There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever be seen. There are not more than five musical notes (C, D, E, F, G), yet in combination these give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. There are not more than five cardinal tastes (sour, acrid, salt, sweet, bitter), yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.
— Sun Tzu Ancient

The Art of War

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The Art of War, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 9-11

Date / Period

c. 5th century BC

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Shocking

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

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