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“There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: 1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction; 2) cowardice, which leads to capture; 3) a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; 4) a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; 5) over-”

Sun Tzu

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A general can make five serious mistakes: being too reckless and getting into trouble, being too afraid and getting caught, getting angry too quickly, feeling shame too easily, and being too cautious.

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Character flaws Cowardice Military strategy Recklessness
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