Chapter 69

用兵有言

兵不敢哀者胜

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 69: 用兵有言. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

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用兵有言：吾不敢为主而为客，不敢进寸而退尺。
是谓行无行，攘无臂，扔无敌，执无兵。
祸莫大于轻敌，轻敌几丧吾宝。故抗兵相加，哀者胜矣。

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用兵有言：吾不敢为主而为客，不敢进寸而退尺。
是谓行无行，攘无臂，扔无敌，执无兵。
祸莫大于轻敌，轻敌几丧吾宝。故抗兵相加，哀者胜矣。

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