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"Those who use Tao to help the ruler never use arms to force the world. Such affairs tend to easily rebound. Brambles grow where an army camps. Famine is sure to follow a war. Subtly arrange the outcome and nothing more. Dare not use force. After the outcome do not be complacent. A fter the outcome do not be smug. After the outcome do not be conceited. Overcome only because there is no choice. Overcome but do not force. When things have matured, they are old. This is not Tao. That which runs counter to the Tao is soon finished."
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Lao TzuBook
Tao Te Ching
Version: 11