Passage 8-9
故將有五危: 必死可殺也, 必生可虜也, 忿速可侮也, 廉潔可辱也, 愛民可煩也;
Five dangers for a general: 1. Recklessness—he can be killed 2. Cowardice—he can be captured 3. Quick temper—he can be provoked 4. Excessive honor—he can be shamed 5. Excessive compassion—he can be harassed
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