When War is Declared-Sun Zi

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When War is Declared by Sun Zi

English: My officers and men do not have excess wealth; but it is not because they detest the accumulation of material possessions. They do not fear for their lives not because they do not yearn longevity. On the day when the orders for war are issued, the troops will weep; those sitting down will have their tears and mucus wetting their garments. Those lying down will have their tears streaming down their cheeks. However, when thrown into positions of no escape, they will display the fearless courage of Zhuan Zhu and Cao Gui.

Modern: 我军士卒没有多余的钱财，并不是他们不爱钱财，不贪生怕死，也不是不想长寿。作战命令下达的时候，士卒们坐着的泪湿衣襟，躺着泪流满面，把他们投之于无路可走的绝地，他们就会向专诸、曹刿一样勇敢。

Original: 吾士无余财，非恶货也；无余命，非恶寿也。令发之日，士卒坐者涕霑襟，偃卧者涕交颐。投之无所往者，诸，刿之勇也。

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From: Sun Zi Art of War Chapter 11