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"The Master who is a Captain of soldiers Does not give blessings with his weapons. Soldiers' weapons are hated by most men, Therefore he who has the Tao gives them no place. In the dwelling of the man of peace the left side is the place of honour. In soldiers' usage the right side is the place of honour. A soldier does not give blessings with his weapons. They are not the instruments of a man of peace. A man of peace will not possess them, nor use them; He gives the first place to calmness and repose. If he conquers, he does not rejoice. Without joy is he who wounds and kills men. The Master who wounds and kills men Cannot succeed in ruling his kingdom. In time of joy, the left hand is preferred, In time of mourning, the right hand is preferred. In war, the second in command is placed on the left, The first in command is placed on the right, That is, he stands in the place of mourning. He who has killed many men should weep with many tears. He who has conquered in battle should stand in the place of mourning."