Detach from emotions and desires; get rid of any fixations.
The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.
Battles are not won by strength alone!
What loss is there in dignity, what worry is there of failure?
Those who are skilled in combat do notbecome angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.
An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people.