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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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. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the moment.
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Idea Past Possessed Truth
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
From caring comes courage.
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Being Inspirational Inspiring Strong
When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.
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Taoism Virtue Way
A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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Multitudes Taoism Tiresome
In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Ignore Influence Negative Order
I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Compassion Home Lack Taoism
Watch your thoughts, they become words.
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Determination Motivational Smart
The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.
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Everybody Overcome Strong Taoism
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
To lead, one must follow.
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Follow Leadership Must People Vlife
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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Energy Mind Purify Self
When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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Heart Love People Realize
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Accomplish Goal Heaven Taoism
If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
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Country Law People Taoism
Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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Loss More Require Taoism

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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