If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general...

If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers.

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Sun Tzu

Ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher from the Zhou Dynasty

543 - 495BC

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