Sun Tzu — "The skillful tactician may be likened to the shuai-jan. Now the shuai-jan is a s…"

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 — Sun Tzu Ancient · The Art of War

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The Art of War, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

Date: c. 5th century BC

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