Law 15 - Crush your enemy totally Flashcards
What do you mean by Crush your enemy “totally”?
Crush them in body AND spirit.
What happens when you declare someone your enemy but then hesitate to finish them off?
You fail to accomplish your goal, and then you die.
What are the absolutely wrong ways of trying to attain victory?
- Respecting your opponent
- Trying to get an honorable victory (without deception)
- Trying to prove your superiority on the battlefield (strength over cunning)
What are the feelings to absolutely avoid when trying to defeat someone?
- Sympathy for an old friend/comrade
- Pity
- Hope of reconciliation
What is the most vital thing to keep in mind for those who want to achieve things, when dealing with enemies?
Those who seek to achieve things should show NO mercy.
What happens when you declare someone an enemy and then don’t completely annihilate them, or show them mercy?
They become determined, embittered and vengeful.
What is a good football analogy for crushing your enemy?
Don’t stop at 1-0. Go for 4-0 and annihilate them, leaving no way back.
How do you avoid the phoenix rising from the ashes of defeat that your enemy could be?
When you defeat them, you leave no hope, no negotiation, and absolutely no room to manouevre.
How do you take away all hope from your enemy when you defeat them?
When you win, you don’t stop. You go for the jugular. You plunder their lands, fuck their women and make them watch, take away EVERYTHING from them that could give them aid and comfort - not only material, but destroy their honour, cut off their hands, leave them completely and utterly hopeless with no way back.
What do you interpret when an enemy suddenly becomes friendly once you defeat them?
It is not a chance at reconciliation, it’s only because they’ve been defeated.
What is your goal when annihilating your enemy?
To control them completely, and make them obey your will. They should have no option but to do your bidding.
In one word, how would you describe your conduct towards your enemies should be?
Ruthless.
What is the one thing you should absolutely avoid when dealing with enemies?
Hesitation and momentary weakness.
