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The words of Son the Master:

To all nations War is a great matter. On War, death or life depend : it is the means of existence, or path to destruction.

Therefore it must be diligently studied.

Now, in war there are five important matters. The first is called The Way; the second, Heaven; the third, Earth; the fourth, the Leader; the fifth, Law.

The Way or the proper conduct of man. If the ruling authority be upright, the people are united: fearless of danger, their lives are at the service of their Lord.

Heaven. Light and darkness; heat and cold; and the change of time and season.

Earth. Distance; extent ; strategic position.