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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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Flame Inspirational Long Philosophy
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
The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.
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Demand Depend Reach Taoism Thing Way
With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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Conque Peace Power World
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
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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Country Life People Taoism Thinking
Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Detours Distraction Oneness Spiritual
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
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Abandon Kings People Sell Taoism
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
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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Dream Opportunity Worry
In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Ignore Influence Negative Order
Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Imperfect Perfection Taoism
To lead, one must follow.
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Follow Leadership Must People Vlife
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
Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Inspirational Inspiring Strength

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