everyone on earth claims Tao is great
its greatness is also unlikely
if it were probable it would have just as probably vanished
three treasures I hold dear
merciful courage
generous economy
wholesome humility
from mercy bravery
from economy largesse
from humility leadership
three compromises I dread
leaving mercy for bravado
abandoning a common economy for philanthropy
discarding humility to get ahead
compassion is the way of victory
through a strong defense
modeled on the heavens improbability