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If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

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This quote by Sun Tzu reflects on the soldiers' attitude towards money and their lives. It suggests that the soldiers' lack of excessive wealth and relatively shorter lives are not due to a lack of desire for money or longevity, but rather a deliberate choice driven by factors beyond their personal preferences.
Quote by Sun Tzu
Philosopher, Chinese
Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher.
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