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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
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
Return animosity with virtue.
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Animosity Compassion Return Taoism
If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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Everything Flock Mindfulness Wholeness
To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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Conquest Murder Rejoice
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
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
Meandering leads to perfection.
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Hike Journey Meander Perfection
Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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Breathtaking Themselves Wisdom Wise
Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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Action Begun Establish Happen Order
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Accomplish Goal Heaven Taoism
When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
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Perceive Sage Taoism Use
Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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Motivational Strength Wisdom
Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Crouch Happiness Misery
See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.
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Compassion Country Taoism Town
Wear down to be renewed.
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Country Life People Renew Taoism

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