At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.
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Chapter 3 – Planning Attacks
In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy’s country >…
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In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy’s country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good. So, too, it is better to capture an army entire than to destroy it, to capture a regiment, a detachment or a company entire than to destroy them.
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Always allow your opponent to retain dignity in defeat. Do not, during or after the competition, humiliate him either by attitude or words.
Engendering bad feelings gives reason for him and his allies to find ways to defeat you, directly or indirectly. If you create ill-wishers, eventually they will be of sufficient numbers and influence to cause actual harm, either financially or to your reputation. Far better that, when triumphant, you are generous and benevolent towards your opponent. (If your opponent is an ass, maintain outward courtesy, but it is acceptable to take great personal satisfaction in winning.)
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