A skilful (commander) strikes a decisive blow, and stops
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THE TAO AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
A skilful (commander) strikes a decisive blow, and stops He does
not dare (by continuing his operations) to assert and complete his
mastery He will strike the blow, but will be on his guard against
being vain or boastful or arrogant in consequence of it He strikes
it as a matter of necessity; he strikes it, but not from a wish for
mastery
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