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“By means of water, an enemy may be intercepted, but not robbed of all his belongings.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire
Water stops; fire destroys.
What it means

Water can block but not strip; know which effect you need and choose the right agent.

Use it todayDecide whether you need to block or to strip, and choose accordingly.
Today’s questionDo I need to intercept or to destroy, and am I using the right means?
#means#effect#selection
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