righteous anger

  • Art of War – Chapter 2.4

    Wise generals should forage supplies from the enemy to cut huge transport costs. Motivate troops with rewards to fight bravely. Reuse captured chariots and treat prisoners well to grow stronger after defeating foes.

  • Mencius – Chapter 2.3 Diplomacy and Valor

    King Xuan of Qi asked, “Is there a proper way of developing good relations with the neighboring states?”

  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 69

    Chapter 69 employs military metaphors to unveil the Daoist philosophy of ‘retreating to advance’ and ‘softness overcoming hardness’. Lao Tzu first references ancient military wisdom: ‘I dare not take the initiative but prefer to respond; I dare not advance an inch but prefer to withdraw a foot’. This emphasizes avoiding provocation, resisting rash aggression,…