Sublime

Tactical nutrition strategy was a necessity to successfully live off the land. Warriors had to be aware of the seasons when different crops would be available. Choosing the right season could play a major role in whether or not a military campaign was successful. Greek historian Polybius describes the successful gathering of wheat by Hannibal (in J

Therefore the Master acts without doing anything and teaches without saying anything. Things arise and she lets them come; things disappear and she lets them go. She has but doesn’t possess, acts but doesn’t expect. When her work is done, she forgets it. That is why it lasts forever.

Homère (prenant Sun Tzu de court) a toujours décrit l’art de la guerre en technicien. Le double art de la guerre, pourrions-nous ajouter. Celui de la puissance pure et celui de la subtilité.

LU NUNG-SHIH says, “Sages get rid of extremes with kindness. They get rid of extravagance with simplicity. They get rid of excess with humility. By means of these three, sages govern the world.

“Build high walls, store up grain, and bide your time before claiming the throne.”