The gaze should be large and broad. This is the twofold gaze 'Perception and Sight'. Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things. It is important in strategy to know the enemy's sword and not to be distracted by insignificant movements of his sword. You must study this. The gaze is the same for single combat and for large-scale combat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A broad perspective, combining perception and sight, lets you see distant matters as close and keep distance from nearby details, essential for strategy and recognizing true threats.
- In plain terms
- See far things clearly and keep a distance from close ones to understand the real danger.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain a wide, balanced view to judge strategy accurately.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you ensure you’re not distracted by minor movements?
- What methods help you view close issues from a distance?
Another view
It can be hard to keep both perception strong and sight weak simultaneously.
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