Subterfuge and Intelligence

Subterfuge and Intelligence are expressed in the saying, "Therefore, in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and attack what is weak." During the war, it was pretty much direct. But in other aspects of life it means that if you have little chance of winning any contest, you're better off leaving it and looking for a fair competition that best suits with your level. "Only the wise ruler and wise general use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of reconnaissance, and thus achieve great results." Having a mole in enemy territory gives you a plus for being able to subdue your enemies. The spy will pass on your enemies' secrets to you so you can plan against their strategy.

Based on Subterfuge and Intelligence, the formation of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) built on the ideas first put forward by Sun Tzu in The Art of War, it can be seen that the major contributions of Sun Tzu are still useful to this day. Similarly, whether you're a boss handling your employees or a preschool teacher who can't deal with a rebellious classroom, Sun Tzu has words of wisdom for everyone. Knowing more about your employee's or children's conditions will help you understand them and ultimately control them. Sun Tzu covers all aspects of intelligence in his book: counterintelligence, wits, hypocrisy, secrecy, and deception. Sun Tzu wrote, "Know yourself, know your enemies. A thousand battles, a thousand victories." Before going into battle, you should know your strengths and weaknesses as well as the strengths and weaknesses of your enemies. If your piece is weaker than the enemy piece, it is better for you to retaliate than to go and fight a losing battle. This is true because the final outcome of your actions will determine whether you will win or lose the battle.