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The Old Philosopher's Canon of Reason and Virtue: 68. Complying With Heaven

The Canon of Reason and Virtue (Tao te Ching) ยท 1 passage

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1. He who excels as a warrior is not warlike. He who excels as a fighter is not wrathful. He who excels in conquering the enemy does not strive. He who excels in employing men is lowly. 2. This is called the virtue of not-striving. This is called utilizing men's p. 123 ability. This is called complying with heaven-since olden times the highest.

Source: Internet Sacred Text Archive, file tao/crv/crv074.htm.

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