Sun Tzu considered war as a necessary evil that must be avoided whenever possible. He notes, Òwar is like fire; people who do not lay down their arms will die by their arms.Ó
Captain Moroni in the Book of Mormon understood these principles and always worked for a peaceful reconciliation. But when peace wasnÕt possible, he applied Sun TzuÕs principles in war, as well as the 24 additional principles outlined in this bookÑprinciples which allow certain victory.