When creatures are robust but old,
This is called “not Dao”.
That which is “not Dao” has an early finish.
Thirty one
Now : fine weapons, they are not tools of good fortune.
Creatures detest them, no matter what.
Therefore : he who possesses Dao does not live by them.
When a noble man is in his dwelling, then he honors the
left.
When he commands troops, then he honors the right.