He whose braveness lies in daring, slays. He whose braveness lies in not daring, gives life. For it is the way of Heaven not to strive but none the less to conquer, not to speak, but none the less to get an answer, not to beckon; yet things come to it of themselves. Heaven is like one who says little, yet none the less has laid his plans.

Tao Te Ching, Chapter 73