Difficult Quote by Sun Bin
“On both difficult and easy terrain, you must know the 'tenable' and 'fatal' ground. Occupy tenable ground and attack on fatal ground.”
About This Quote
Source Ancient Text: Art of War by Sun Bin, 5th century BC
Identify secure positions and risky ones; occupy safe ground and strike where the enemy is vulnerable.
In simple terms: Know safe and dangerous ground; act accordingly.
Secure the safe, attack the vulnerable.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- battlefield planning
- business competition
- sports strategy
- personal risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ground is safe for you now?
- How do you recognize fatal ground?
Overemphasis on terrain may ignore other factors.