The Art of War by Master Taigong Chapter 05 Strategic Wisdom - Renowned Legacy

King Wen, facing his death, seeks Jiang Taigong's wisdom on the Dao, the Way. Jiang Taigong identifies three obstacles hindering the Dao: complacency despite virtue, doubt despite opportunity, and persistence in wrongdoing. He then outlines four sources of the Dao: gentleness, respect, yielding strength, and enduring firmness. Ultimately, he emphasizes that righteousness leads to prosperity while desire leads to ruin, and respect leads to fortune while complacency leads to destruction. The excerpt presents a dialogue highlighting the essential principles of the Dao for guiding virtuous leadership and achieving success.