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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

Laozi

Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
LAOZI

Inspirational Intelligent Positivity
Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man’s tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.
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Choice Instrument Men Tool Weapon Wise
Every step is on the path.
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Every Follow Journey Path Step Taoism
Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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Envy Praise Prevent Taoism
When the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.
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Animal Intelligent Separate Soul
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
Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
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Contemplate Heart Mind Peace
Make your heart like a lake, with calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness.
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Depth Heart Inspirational Kindness
Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
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Compassion Heart Humility 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
All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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Action Truth Ultimate
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
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Deem Humorous Love Witty
He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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Dispute Emotion Feelings Love
The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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Accomplish Doing Master Nothing
A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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Done Foolish Man Mad Result

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