Targus9 on the "Tao of War" #2 Only The Results

By Amnelithtirsol

One who assists the ruler in acord with the Tao
does not coerce the realm with weapons, for such affairs easily rebound.
Wherever the army has encamped, thorny brambles will grow.
After large armies have flourished there will certainly be baleful years.
One who excels rests in the results, that's all,
but does not thus dare to maintain great strength.
He rests in the result without bragging.
He rests in the result without boasting.
He rests in the result without becoming arrogant.
He rests in the result because he has no alternative,
He rests in the result but does not manifest his might.
Things that are strong grow old, the old is contrary to the Tao.
What is contrary to the Tao perishes early.

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Copyright 2003 Amnelithtirsol
Published on Sunday, May 18, 2003.     Filed under: "Essay"
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  • Jonas Robinson On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Jonas Robinson (867)By person wrote:

    Very philosophical. I enjoyed this because I, myself, enjoy Eastern Philosophy and am pleased to see a relativity between goth and the Tao. Thank you for sharing. :)

  • Aurora_Light On Sunday, May 18, 2003, Aurora_Light (472)By person wrote:

    hmm. i think i like this one two

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