大军之后,必有凶年。
The raising of a great host is followed by a year of dearth.
善者果而已,不以取强。
Therefore a good general effects his purpose and then stops; he does not take further advantage of his victory.
物壮则老,是谓不道,不道早已。
For what has a time of vigour also has a time of decay. #2This is against Tao,and what is against Tao will soon perish.