Tao Translation In Modern Words--#72

There's an old military saying:
"I'd rather face an attack than have to make one.
I'd rather retreat a foot than try to advance an inch."

That's the secret to moving forward while staying put,
preparing for battle without revealing your strength.
When you defend yourself without any show of force,
you give your opponent nothing to fight.

Attacking an enemy you've underestimated is a costly mistake.
When two forces oppose each other,
the winner is the one most reluctant to fight.