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Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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Saint Sinners Tao Te Ching Taoism
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Cheish Sage Taoism
Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Inspirational Inspiring Strength
Meet the difficult while it is easy.
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Difficult Easy Meet Taoism
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Business Limited Wisdom Wise
A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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Multitudes Taoism Tiresome
Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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REquired Take Taoism Temper World
Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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Behind Compassion Humility
All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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Action Truth Ultimate
A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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Acceptance Broken Heart Tree
No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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Disaster Tao Taoism
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Accomplish Goal Heaven Taoism
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
Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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Brim Fill Halt Taoism Way
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
That the soft overcomes the hard, and the yielding overcomes the resistant, is a fact known by all, but practiced by few.
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Fact Known Overcoming Practice

Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

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