The MORAL LAW causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger. ... The COMMANDER stands for the virtues of wisdom, sincerity, benevolence, courage and strictness.
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The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.
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Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.
Sun Tzu