When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.
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When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
Permalink to quote #29 When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.
Permalink to quote #31 To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.
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