Sometimes, I think I’d have turned out differently if I’d been raised Buddhist and been forced to attend those typically Asian “I Ching” weekend culture classes instead of the church-sponsored weekend culture classes.

I’d gladly trade my current set of psychoses for stuff like this:

When opponents have the following qualities, however, withdraw and avoid them:

• Superiors are considerate and subordinates are obedient.
• Rewards are sure and punishments certain.
• The forces are set out in an orderly fashion.
• They give responsibility to the wise and employ the able.
• The army is courteous and mannerly.
• Their armor is strong and their weapons keen.
• They have plenty of supplies and equipment.
• Their government and education are substantial.
• They are on good terms with all of their neighbors.
• They are backed by great nations. 

(from “Mastering the Art of War” by Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, translated by T. Cleary)