Daodejing, Verse 30

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Achieving Results Without Force
Rulers should be encouraged not use force as a means of conquering the universe, as this only results in a means of resistance and opposition. In verse of 30 of the Tao Te Ching, adherents are reminded that only thorn bushes grow in the places in which armies have passed and, subsequently, only tough times remain in the wake of great wars.

Humans are encouraged to do what needs to be done while avoiding the temptation to use power as a means achieving desired results.

It is natural for the human to achieve results, but he/she must not seek to be glorified in doing such. Moreover, the human should feel no need to boast or be proud in achieving results.

Violence and force is not the proper means of achieving results, as the individual who uses such is eventually weakened as a result of such actions and, as a result of going against the Way, must eventually meet with an early end.
~ from Tao 4 Life, author Andre Muhammad, original post date: 2/17/08 ~

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