Men are born soft and supple; dead they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry.
LAO TZUThe wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know.
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Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.
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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
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The best fighter is never angry.
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The Way to do is to be.
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Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
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A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
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Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?
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Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear.
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Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
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When goodness is lost there is morality.
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One accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.
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To understand the limitation of things, desire them.
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Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.
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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
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