Armies are tools of
violence
They cause men to hate
and fear
The sage will not join
them
For their purpose is
destruction
Weapons are tools of
violence
Not of the sage
He uses them only when
there is no choice
And then calmly, and
with tact
For he finds no beauty
in them
Whoever finds beauty in
weapons
Delights in the
slaughter of people or animals
Cannot content himself
with peace
It is the truly weak
That must have weapons
To make them feel strong
