Army Quote by Sun Tzu
“Now an army is exposed to six several calamities, not arising from natural causes, 1 but from faults for which the general is responsible. These are: (1) Flight; (2) insubordination; (3) collapse; (4) ruin; (5) disorganisation; (6) rout.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Art of War, 5th century BC
Leaders must prevent six types of disaster caused by their own failures.
In simple terms: Avoid failures that ruin armies.
Key Takeaway
Guard against mismanagement.
Themes
leadership
strategy
risk management
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
strategic
educational
When to use this quote
- business management
- project leadership
- crisis response
Key Concepts
military theory
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify personal responsibility?
- What steps prevent each disaster?
A Different Perspective
Some failures stem from external forces.
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