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"He who would help a Ruler of men by Tao Does not take soldiers to give strength to the kingdom. His service is well rewarded. Where troops dwell, there grow thorns and briers. After great wars, there follow bad years. He who loves, bears fruit unceasingly, He does not dare to conquer by strength. He bears fruit, but not with assertiveness, He bears fruit, but not with boastfulness, He bears fruit, but not with meanness, He bears fruit, but not to obtain it for himself, He bears fruit, but not to shew his strength. Man is great and strong, then he is old, In this he is not of Tao. If he is not of Tao He will quickly perish."