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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.

Laozi

Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Inspirational Inspiring Strength
The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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Health Illness Knowledge Sage Taoism
The light of the Way seems dim.
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Dim Light Reflection Taoism Way
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
No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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Disaster Tao Taoism
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 Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
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Able Feeling Taoism Together
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
What is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
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Good Intelligent Job Man Teacher
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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Inspirational Intelligent Positivity
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
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
With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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Conque Peace Power World
He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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Dispute Emotion Feelings Love
Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Crouch Happiness Misery
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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Deed Elevate Kindness Spiritual Wick

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