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The Tao, Chapter 69
The Tao, Chapter 69 There is an old saying:“It is better to become the passivein order to see what will happen.It is better to retreat a footthan to advance only an inch.” This is calledbeing flexible while advancing,pushing back without using force,and destroying the enemy without engaging him.There is no greater disasterthan underestimating your enemy.…
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The Tao, Chapter 31
The Tao, Chapter 31 Weapons are the bearers of bad news;all people should detest them. The wise man values the left side,and in time of war he values the right.Weapons are meant for destruction,and thus are avoided by the wise.Only as a last resortwill a wise person use a deadly weapon. If peace is her…