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A skilful (commander) strikes a decisive blow, and stops

Books: 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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