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He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.

Laozi

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
The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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Attention Country Done Emotion Humble People
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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Self Esteem Spiritual Wisdom
With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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Conque Peace Power World
No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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Disaster Tao Taoism
All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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Action Truth Ultimate
If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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Ching Country People Give Life Taoism
In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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Give Knowledge Ignorant People
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
A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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Acceptance Broken Heart Tree
Every step is on the path.
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Every Follow Journey Path Step Taoism
The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.
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Demand Depend Reach Taoism Thing Way
The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
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Criminal Law Taoism
Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Inspirational Inspiring Strength
From caring comes courage.
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Being Inspirational Inspiring Strong
Return animosity with virtue.
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Animosity Compassion Return Taoism

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