Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
LAO TZUWhen people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.
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There is a time to live and a time to die but never to reject the moment.
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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
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Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.
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Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
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When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
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The further one goes, the less one knows.
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To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.
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Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
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Just remain in the center; watching. And then forget that you are there.
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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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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
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All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.
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Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Have the patience to wait! Be still and allow the mud to settle.
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A great nation is like a great man: When he makes a mistake, he realizes it.
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