In War the Defender will be Victorious
There is a saying among those
Wise in military affairs:
“We do not act as host
Taking the initiative,
But would rather be the guest
Assuming the defensive posture.
Rather than advancing one inch,
We prefer to retreat one foot.”
This is called advancing without moving,
Rolling up one’s sleeves
Without baring one’s arms,
Fighting without weapons,
Capturing the enemy without attacking.
There is no greater disaster
Than boasting of ones invincibility.
Such boasts lead to the loss
Of the Three Treasures
Therefore, when two opposing sides
Meet in battle,
The one without an enemy
Will be victorious.
Verse 69
Translator; Ralph Alan Dale
Photo; Thor
There is a saying among those
Wise in military affairs:
“We do not act as host
Taking the initiative,
But would rather be the guest
Assuming the defensive posture.
Rather than advancing one inch,
We prefer to retreat one foot.”
This is called advancing without moving,
Rolling up one’s sleeves
Without baring one’s arms,
Fighting without weapons,
Capturing the enemy without attacking.
There is no greater disaster
Than boasting of ones invincibility.
Such boasts lead to the loss
Of the Three Treasures
Therefore, when two opposing sides
Meet in battle,
The one without an enemy
Will be victorious.
Verse 69
Translator; Ralph Alan Dale
Photo; Thor
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