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.
LAOZIWhen 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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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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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.
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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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What resists, persists.
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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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From caring comes courage.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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