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"Those who aid the ruler with Tao do not use military force to conquer the world.* Because this will invite retaliation.** Where the army stays, briers and thorns grow. After a great war comes the year of adversity.*3* The good man stops after getting results. Without daring to conquer.*4* He achieves results without bragging, Achieves results without exalting, Achieves results without arrogance,*5* Achieves results with reluctance, Achieves results without conquering.*6* A thing in its prime soon becomes old; This is not Tao. Not being Tao, it is sure to die early.*7*"