The Art of War is an influential ancient document written by Chinese military strategist Sun-Tzu. Sun-Tzu was a popular high-ranking military general, strategist, and tactician. It is composed of 13 chapters and each one is devoted to a set of specific warfare skills and strategies. One of its most famous premises is that war should be avoided by diplomacy. Warfare should only be the last resort. If it cannot be avoided, it must be fought strategically to minimize damage and wasting resources. This text remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles, and beyond.