Humanity means fidelity to one's integrity, for better of worse; honour means an unchanging heart and mind even if survival is at stake

The phrase above was quoted by Xiahou Ling when Sima Yi tried to marry her off to another man after executing Cao Shuang's half brother Wenshu who was her husband. She refused and cut of her nose and ear in protest.

Too bad in modern world and developed countries, we seldom see these actions anymore.

~sigh~

To sit and discuss the true way is for the three elder lords of the kingdom; to act on a policy is for imperial office holders

The phrase above was quoted by First Secretary Yang Yong from the ancients as he tried to persuade Kongming to take more rest and not overwork himself.

Well, nothing much to say. The phrase above already speaks for itself

Intolerance of trifles ruins great plans

The phrase above was by a sage and quoted by Sima Yi trying to persuade his generals and commanders that combat was not an option despite the repeated taunts of Kongming's troops. This was Kongming's last expedition as he died due to stress and overwork.

The phrase above has various interpretations.

We need to learn the art of working together for a common cause. Unity is very important. As the saying goes, "united we stand, divided we fall".

Debate between Kongming and Wu Officers

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Part Three




Pretty Enteratining and Enlightening.

Zhuge Liang's Debut : Battle Of Bowang

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Part Three

Conform to Heaven and prosper; oppose it and fall

Tha above phrase was a saying used by Wang Lang in trying to persuade Kongming to surrender. The latter was in an expedition to conquer Wei.



~Go with the flow only when you think it is right. Don't follow for the sake of it~

What works with water doesn't work with fire

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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