Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
LAOZIIf 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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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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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.
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Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Meet the difficult while it is easy.
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The great image lacks shape.
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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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