The phrase above is a quote from Zhuge Liang trying to explain his manoeuvres to capture Meng Huo for the seventh time. He wanted to burn the rattan army with fire. The background is that the rattan armour can float on water, so it works with water, but it doesn't work with fire as the rattan is processed with oil.
In present times, the quote has many meanings. It means that what may work for this person will not work on another. We need to use differing methods of dialogue and diplomacy in order to properly explain our intentions.
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