SunTzu - The Art of War
...makes this culture unique. Experience of ancestors is transferred from generations to generations. That is why Chinese people are so close to their land, to their history and culture. That is why Chinese way of life is more social than in the other countries. Chinese approach to war is more philosophical than practical. The main emphasis in the Art of War by Sun Tzu is made on the strategy of “the sheathed sword”. In more simple words, Chinese believe that the greatest power is not physical strength, but inner qualities of a person. That is why Sun Tzu says about the importance of knowledge, wisdom and understanding. He claims that if a person knows himself and the enemy, he will win. This philosophical approach means that Chinese are peaceful nation. They do not attempt to conquer the enemy with the large force (although they have enough population to do so), but what they claim to do is to surpass the opposition with their wisdom and strategy. Sun Tzu reve...