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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.

Laozi

Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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Behind Compassion Humility
To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Country People Rich Simplicity
The light of the Way seems dim.
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Dim Light Reflection Taoism Way
To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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Heaven Mean Vision
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
See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.
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Compassion Country Taoism Town
Nature is not human hearted.
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Enlightening Hearted Nature
When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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Heart Love People Realize
Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Enemy Human Inspirational Men
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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Motivational Strength Wisdom
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Cheish Sage Taoism
Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Imperfect Perfection Taoism
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
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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Country Life People Taoism Thinking
If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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Everything Flock Mindfulness Wholeness

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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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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