lao tsu's Tao Te Ching


Chapter 69

There is a saying amongst soldiers:I dare not make the first move but would rather play the guest;I dare not advance an inch but would rather withdraw a foot.This is called marching without appearing to move;Rolling up your sleeves without showing your arm;Capturing the enemy without attacking;Being armed without weapons.There is no greater catastrophe than underestimating the enemy.By underestimating the enemy, I almost lose what I value.Therefore when the battle is joined, the underdog will win.