A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
LAOZIReturn animosity with virtue.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Return animosity with virtue.
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The great image lacks shape.
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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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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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