The Mastery of Yielding
True strength is quiet and humble. The greatest warrior does not seek glory or domination but leads by yielding and influence. By aligning with the Tao, he wins without contention.
The greatest warrior
does not boast.
He carries no anger,
seeks no glory,
keeps his distance
even in victory.
He leads without force.
Commands are fulfilled—
not through power,
but quiet influence.
He contends with none,
and none can contend with him.
By yielding,
he aligns with all.
This is true strength—
like Heaven,
subtle, guiding,
undeniably bright.
