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"A great nation receives all that flows into it. It the place of intercourse with world, the Feminine of the world. The feminine always conquers the masculine through tranquillity. Tranquillity is the lower position. Hence, if a large country take a position under a small country, it can win over the small country. If a small country takes a position under a large country, it will win over the large country. In the first case the large country purposely takes the lower position; In the other case the small country simply remains in the lower position. A large country wants no more than to protect its people and provide the environment for growth. A small country wants no more than to enter into the service of a patron. Thus, each party gets its wish. It is fitting that the greater take the lower position."
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Lao TzuBook
Tao Te Ching
Version: 11