Art Quote by Sun Tzu
“When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become, as it were, like rolling logs or stones... The energy developed by good fighting men is as the momentum of a round stone rolled down a mountain thousands of feet in height.”
About This Quote
Source Classic: The Art of War, 5th century BC
Uses combined energy metaphor to describe fighting men as rolling stones gaining momentum.
In simple terms: Combined energy makes forces unstoppable.
Key Takeaway
Leverage collective strength for momentum.
Themes
strategy
military
momentum
Mood
strategic
motivational
Type
military
philosophical
When to use this quote
- battle tactics
- team building
- leadership training
Key Concepts
collective power
force multiplication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams maintain momentum?
- When is restraint preferable?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on force can be risky.
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