Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
LAOZICovetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
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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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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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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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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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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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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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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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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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