The Modern Interpretation of the 36 Stratagems

Author: Sima Lie Ren
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: When dealing with the strong, the best approach is to lure them into a wrong path and then strike at their fatal weaknesses from another angle. When doing anything, you must always leave a way out, because with an escape route, there is a chance of survival. If you want to completely use your opponent to subdue them, the best method is to open your doors wide and lure them in. If you do not use others' strengths, others will use your strengths—this is the fundamental principle of survival. People have ranks and distinctions of host and guest. Those who achieve great things fall into two categories: one leads with others, and the other leads with themselves. Those who excel at deception always keep their secret plans firmly hidden in their hearts, making each move force the opponent into a passive position. In life, there is a principle: Some things should not be hidden, but if everything is revealed everywhere, it is a poor strategy.