Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
LAOZINo disaster is worse than being discontented.
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Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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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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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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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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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.
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What is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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