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. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the moment.

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Health is the greatest possession.
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Health Possession Wealth
The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
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Criminal Law Taoism
Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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Action Begun Establish Happen Order
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
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Being Hard Time Stay Strong
Meet the big while it is small.
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Big People Small Taoism
Become totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
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Emptiness Inspirational Mind
Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Excellent Taoism Violent Warrior
What is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
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Good Intelligent Job Man Teacher
A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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Multitudes Taoism Tiresome
All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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Action Truth Ultimate
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Compassion Home Lack Taoism
Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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Manipulation Mind Serenity Taoism
Wear down to be renewed.
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Country Life People Renew Taoism
To lead, one must follow.
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Follow Leadership Must People Vlife
Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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Fail Honor People

. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the moment.

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. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the moment.

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