Chapter 1 – Sentence 15

The Art of War: Chapter 1 – Sentence 15

This page contains my translation of Sentence 15 of Chapter 1:

Therefore, when able to attack, appear unable;
when deploying troops, appear inactive;
when near, appear far;
when far, appear near… Continue reading

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Slanting Curve Stroke

Slanting Curve Stroke

The second of the 3 curve strokes corresponds to the downward right slanting stroke.

The slanting curve stroke is represented using the right arm and hand… Continue reading

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Challenging Our Presuppositions – 1

Challenging Our Presuppositions – 1

The Dao has different presuppositions than geometry. In order to develop a better understanding of how these differences can be considered to be not much more than a reorganization of our understanding of nature, let us challenge the absoluteness of these 3 presuppositions… Continue reading

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