Art Of War.

BoomAM · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:15

Hi.
Im interested in buying the book 'Art Of War'.
The problem is though, that theres so many different versions of it out.
Which one is the one i should be getting?

Thanks in advance.

carvegio · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:16

I got the R. Sawyer translation, this is one of the most popular ones. I found it great, can get it damn cheap too from the jungle place, and next to nothing second hand.

Kreeeee · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:17

carvegio said:
I got the R. Sawyer translation, this is one of the most popular ones. I found it great, can get it damn cheap too from the jungle place, and next to nothing second hand.

Same here, great book.

cleanbluesky · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:27

Denma translation is by far the best, its far more subtle...

http://www.victoryoverwar.com/

Royality · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:30

So, anyone care to explain the distinctive allure of such a title?

cleanbluesky · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:33

Royality said:
So, anyone care to explain the distinctive allure of such a title?

You want me to explain the allure of the title? its about the philosophy of conflict. hence, art of war

benjo plz. · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:34

Its a good read

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Royality · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:46

Who penned this tale?

ojo · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:50

Sun Tzu wrote it. Some Chinese dude from yonks ago.

benjo plz. · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:03

ojo said:
Sun Tzu wrote it. Some Chinese dude from yonks ago.

Was about 2300 ish years ago, it isn't a tale though. Five Rings is also good.

afraser2k · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:05

cleanbluesky said:
Denma translation is by far the best, its far more subtle...

http://www.victoryoverwar.com/

I've got that one, very informative and clear on the points it describes.

BoomAM · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:19

Whats the difference between the versions?
The R. Sawyer version is a pocket guide by the looks of it? :confused:

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:22

Royality said:
Who penned this tale?

it's not a tale, it's a Philosophy book and ideas. The famous one everyone know is

"Keep your Friends Close but your Enermy Closer"

benjo plz. · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:31

Raymond Lin said:
"Keep your Friends Close but your Enermy Closer"

? I don't remeber that in it... I thought that was [size=-1]Machiavelli.[/size]

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:36

Phnom_Penh said:
? I don't remeber that in it... I thought that was [size=-1]Machiavelli.[/size]

http://www.buzzflash.com/smith/05/05/smi05010.html

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Sun-tzu/

cleanbluesky · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:43

There are so many brilliant quotations from Sun Tzu - I am not sure that I understand them all, I think almost everything in the book is based on metaphor...

benjo plz. · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:43

Raymond Lin said:
http://www.buzzflash.com/smith/05/05/smi05010.html

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Sun-tzu/

Ok maybe not. Dunno where it is in Art of War though :\.

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:45

cleanbluesky said:
There are so many brilliant quotations from Sun Tzu - I am not sure that I understand them all, I think almost everything in the book is based on metaphor...

It's how the Chinese Language sometimes work, by explaning a meaning through the means of a story. It is like little poems, elegant yet effective. The problem with that is when it comes to translation it is often difficult to translate and even for cultures who are not used to using metaphor as part of their language difficult to grasp

D.P. · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:48

Raymond Lin said:
http://www.buzzflash.com/smith/05/05/smi05010.html

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Sun-tzu/

classic quotes!

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Adrienne_E._Gusoff/

Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is aiming about 10 inches too high.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
Girls just want to have funds.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
I have often depended on the blindness of strangers.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
Living hell is the best revenge.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
Living in a vacuum sucks.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
Not only is life a [female dog], it has puppies.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
The world is round; it has no point.
Adrienne E. Gusoff
Things could always be worse; for instance, you could be ugly and work in the Post Office.
Adrienne E. Gusoff

LordSplodge · 14 Mar 2006 at 20:13

Sun Tzu wrote the book on tactics. Essential reading.