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Weapons Quotes by Laozi
- Weapons are the tools of violence;all decent men detest them.Weapons are the tools of fear;a decent man will avoid themexcept in the direst necessityand, if…
- The generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an inch it is…
- Those who advice the ruler on the Way, do not want the world subdued with weapons.
- Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.
- Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.
- Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used.
- The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be.
- Weapons are not proper instruments for gentle people; they use them only when they have no other choice. Peace and quiet are what they value.…
- Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man's tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.
- The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao. When…
- The most powerful weapon known is the weapon of blessing. Therefore, a clever person relies on it. He wins with peace, not with war.
- Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so…
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