Chapter 68

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A skilled soldier is not violent
A good warrior is dispassionate
A true victor does not instigate
A worthy leader acts with humility

This is the Character of not contending
This is the power of leading Man;
This is a perfect marriage with the Heaven of old


善為士者不武
善戰者不怒
善勝敵者不與
善用人者為之下

是謂不爭之德
是謂用人之力
是謂配天古之極