Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
LAOZIThe more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.
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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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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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Health is the greatest possession.
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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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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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Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.
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No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.
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