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The Art of War
Sun Zi · 1900 · 128 pages
Sun Tzu’s ancient treatise on the art of war has exerted enormous influence over both Asian and Western soldiers, covering subjects ranging from morale and discipline to the correct use of spies. Despite questions about the historicity of the author, the text has stood the test of time and remains widely read by strategists, politicians, and even business leaders today.
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Elon Musk
“There is no chapter on technology. I mean that's an interesting book. I've read that many times. Lots of interesting elements to it. Lot of wisdom there. [...] There should be a chapter saying that if you have a decisive technology advantage you can actually win with minimal casualties, to your side at least.”
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