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If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?

Laozi

If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
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Country Law People Taoism
He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
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Powerful Strength Strong Victory
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Cheish Sage Taoism
Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Detours Distraction Oneness Spiritual
Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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Action Begun Establish Happen Order
He who has achieved this state Is unconcerned with friends and enemies, With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.
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Enemy Friend Friendship Honor Men Unconcern
The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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Flame Inspirational Long Philosophy
Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
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Below Humility King Lying People
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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Country Life People Taoism Thinking
Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Crouch Happiness Misery
If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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Forever Heart Letting Surround
Heavy is the root of light.
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heavy Light Root Taoism
One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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Inspirational Internal Peace Spiritual
The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
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Desire Earth Inspirational Move
The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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Attention Country Done Emotion Humble People
In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Ignore Influence Negative Order

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