1
The wind that scatters the gathered clouds
leaves the sky clear and serene
a penetrating clarity of judgment
thwarts the dark and hidden motives
a strong leader uncovers and breaks up
the intrigues which shun the light of day
by an influence that never lapses
less striking to the eye
than those won by surprise attack
but more enduring and complete.
2
Only when the insidious influence
works always in the same direction
can the object be attained
the winds follow one upon the other
the penetration of the wind
depends upon its relentlessness
in advance
and in retreat.
3
Gentleness is taken to the point of indecision
and one does not act resolutely
a thousand doubts crop up
as you play out the what if scenarios
resolute discipline is far better
than irresolute license
at times one has to deal with hidden enemies
—intangible dark and nefarious—
that slink into dark corners
and affect people by suggestion
you must trace these things back
to the secret crevasses
to determine the nature of the threat
and then delete the influences
when these influences are exposed
they lose their power over people
deliberation brings fresh doubts and scruples
when you are unable to act
no beginning, but an end
before the change and after the change.
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