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 486. The ram steppeth back before it delivereth the crushing blow: even such is the inaction of the man of energy.

487. The wise show not their anger on the spot : they will nurse it within their hearts and wait for their opportunity.

488. Bend down before thy adversaries till the day of their decline : when that day is come thou mayest easily throw them down headlong.

489. When thou hast got an unusual chance, hesitate not but straightway attempt even the impossible.

490. When the time is against thee feign inaction like the stork : but when the tide is on, strike with the swiftness of its souse.

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