Classical Text 古典文獻 · Proximate Stratagems (並戰計)
Stratagem 27 — Feign madness but keep your balance
假痴不癲
Jiǎ chī bù diān
Proximate Stratagems並戰計Jiǎ chī bù diān
The Stratagem
計策說明
Hide behind the mask of a fool, a drunk, or a madman to create confusion about your intentions and motivations. Hide your edge.
Original Title
原文名稱
假痴不癲
Jiǎ chī bù diān
Feign madness but keep your balance
Application in the Five Arts
五術應用
In Lineage behavior: The historical tradition of master practitioners adopting the persona of simple villagers to avoid political persecution while maintaining profound skills.
Citation 引典
Source: San Shi Liu Ji (三十六計), Stratagem 27