Tao Te Ching verse 30 and 31?

Question

can anyone tell them to me? I'm trying to find it on the net but I can't and I have to do a paper by tommorrow about those 2 thing and i don't live anywhere close to a library

thanks

Answer 1

verse 30
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



verse 31
Weapons are the tools of violence;
all decent men detest them.

Weapons are the tools of fear;
a decent man will avoid them
except in the direst necessity
and, if compelled, will use them
only with the utmost restraint.
Peace is his highest value.
If the peace has been shattered,
how can he be content?
His enemies are not demons,
but human beings like himself.
He doesn't wish them personal harm.
Nor does he rejoice in victory.
How could he rejoice in victory
and delight in the slaughter of men?

He enters a battle gravely,
with sorrow and with great compassion,
as if he were attending a funeral.






good luck

Answer 2

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