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Wisdom from the 6th century
Janet Foldvary
Berkeley
Thursday December 27, 2001
Arms are an instrument of evil,
No measure for thoughtful men
Until there fail all other choice
But sad acceptance of it.
Triumph is not beautiful.
The death of a multitude is cause for mourning:
Conduct your triumph as a funeral.
– Lao Tzu, c 6th century BCE
(Translator: Witter Bynner)
Janet Foldvary
Berkeley
