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The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.

Laozi

Make the small big and the few many.
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Big Few Make Small Taoism
The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
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Energy Mind Purify Self
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Business Limited Wisdom Wise
Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Excellent Taoism Violent Warrior
The sage acts by doing nothing.
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Done Nothing Sage Taoism
Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Enemy Human Inspirational Men
Return animosity with virtue.
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Animosity Compassion Return Taoism
Heavy is the root of light.
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heavy Light Root Taoism
The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
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Lying Mystery Stillness Water
The ego is entranced by … names and ideas… However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.
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Block Concept Name Perception Wise
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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Inspirational Intelligent Positivity
Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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Deed Honor Marketplace Men
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Deem Humorous Love Witty
Wear down to be renewed.
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Country Life People Renew Taoism
The light of the Way seems dim.
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Dim Light Reflection Taoism Way
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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Fulfill Inspirational Leadership Wisdom

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