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Circumstances Quote by Sun Tzu

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“Order or disorder depends on organisation and direction; courage or cowardice on circumstances; strength or weakness on tactical dispositions.”

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When we watch a play under the standard circumstances, we've lost volition and time is passing. A still play feels like an existential threat.

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