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Chapter 69
Compassion

a
There is a military saying:

I prefer not to attack but rather to be still
I prefer not to advance an inch but rather to retreat a foot

a
This is advancing without moving forward
Rolling up one’s sleeves without baring one’s arms
Engaging the enemy without confrontation
Fully armed without any weapons

There is no greater disaster than to underestimate the
power of an enemy
b
Underestimating the power of my enemy nearly made me
lose my treasures

a
Therefore, when evenly opposing forces meet
The victory will go to the compassionate side that yields
c