Chapter LXXIX
(Chapter 79)

Ko Yuen Translation Truth in Covenant
1.	When enemies are reconciled, there is always an aftermath of illwill. How can this be useful?
2.	Therefore, the Wise Man, while he keepeth his part of the record of a transaction, doth not insist on its prompt execution. He who hath the Teh considereth the situation from all sides, while he who hath it not seeketh only to benefit himself.
3.	In the Tao of Heaven, there is no distinction of persons in its love; but it is for the True Man to claim it.

Failure is an opportunity.
If you blame someone else,
there is no end to the blame.

Therefore the Master
fulfills her own obligations
and corrects her own mistakes.
She does what she needs to do
and demands nothing of others.

James Legge Translation
1.	When a reconciliation is effected (between two parties) after a great animosity, there is sure to be a grudge remaining (in the mind of the one who was wrong). And how can this be beneficial (to the other)?
2.	Therefore (to guard against this), the sage keeps the left-hand portion of the record of the engagement, and does not insist on the (speedy) fulfilment of it by the other party. (So), he who has the attributes (of the Tao) regards (only) the conditions of the engagement, while he who has not those attributes regards only the conditions favourable to himself.
3.	In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man.

Reconciliation

When conflict is reconciled, some hard feelings remain;
This is dangerous.

The sage accepts less than is due
And does not blame or punish;
For harmony seeks agreement
Where justice seeks payment.

The ancients said: "nature is impartial;
Therefore it serves those who serve all."

The Magick Powers must be exerted only according to the whole Will of the Universe without partiality.