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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Family Inspirational Motivational
The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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Courses Go Letting World
A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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Artist Good Intuition Need Person
The ego is entranced by … names and ideas… However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.
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Block Concept Name Perception Wise
The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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Flame Inspirational Long Philosophy
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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Taoism Virtue Way
If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
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Country Law People Taoism
From caring comes courage.
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Being Inspirational Inspiring Strong
Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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Great Mountain Move River
Meet the big while it is small.
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Big People Small Taoism
The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
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Desire Earth Inspirational Move
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
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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Army Before Humility Leadership Other Put
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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Deep Honor Inspirational Life
Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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Action Begun Establish Happen Order
The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
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Energy Mind Purify Self

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