Today, more words that are older than mine:
Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men
doesn't try to force issues
or defeat enemies by force of arms.
For every force there is a counterforce.
Violence, even well intentioned,
always rebounds upon oneself.
The Master does his job
and then stops.
He understands that the universe
is forever out of control
and that trying to dominate events
goes against the current of the Tao.
Because he believes in himself,
he doesn't try to convince others,
Because he is content with himself,
he doesn't need others' approval.
Because he accepts himself,
the whole world accepts him.
Lao Tzu (Tao Te Ching), Fifth-century BCE, translated by Steven Mitchell
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