Quote by Ssuma Ch`ien, Shih Chi, ch. 25,

Military weapons are the means used by the Sage to punish violence and cruelty, to give peace to troublous times, to remove difficulties and dangers, and to succor those who are in peril. Every animal with blood in its veins and horns on its head will fight when it is attacked. How much more so will man, who carries in his breast the faculties of love and hatred, joy and anger! When he is pleased, a feeling of affection springs up within him; when angry, his poisoned sting is brought into play. That is the natural law which governs his beinghttp://unpress.bandersnatch.org/suntzu/artofwar.html#n0.58

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This quote from Sun Tzu emphasizes the role of military weapons as tools used by wise leaders to restore peace, protect the innocent, and alleviate dangerous situations. It highlights the inherent nature of humans to defend themselves when attacked, as instinctual as any other animal. The quote suggests that humans possess emotions and a multifaceted nature, with the potential for love and affinity, as well as anger and hostility. It acknowledges that the use of weapons is an expression of this natural law within human beings.

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