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"He who assists the ruler with Tao does not dominate the world with force. The use of force usually bring requital. Wherever armies are stationed, briers and thorns grow. Great wars are always followed by famines. A good (general) achieves his purpose and stops, But dares not seek to dominate the world. He achieves his purpose but does not brag about it. He achieves his purpose but does not boast about it. He achieves his purpose but is not proud of it. He achieves his purpose but only as an unavoidable step. He achieves his purpose but does not aim to dominate. (For) after things reach their prime, they begin to grow old, Which means being contrary to Tao. Whatever is contrary to Tao will soon perish."
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The Way of Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching
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