A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
LAOZIGiving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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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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When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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The great image lacks shape.
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
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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 world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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