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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.

Laozi

A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Ignore Influence Negative Order
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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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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A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
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The world’s beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Knowledge Mind Understanding
All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.
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Heart Home Nature Peace
Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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The wise man knows without traveling.
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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
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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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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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.

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