"Confucious say: No use cannon to kill mosquito......BUT HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT USING A SCYTHE TO DECAPITATE HALFLINGS! DIIIIIIIIEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Well if we believe anime, then saying such things as, "I no desire to fight with one such as you," and, "I do not wish to hurt you," in a calm assurred manner will almost invariably induce whoever you are faced with to take a swing at you.
"There is shame in being too proud to back down from a fight you cannot win. Humility can be taught, and I am a thorough teacher..."
When the opponent tosses back "is that a threat?" have the monk respond "The enlightened have no need for threats. We merely state facts, and then follow through."