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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.

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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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Motivational Strength Wisdom
The light of the Way seems dim.
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Dim Light Reflection Taoism Way
. . . 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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Idea Past Possessed Truth
Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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Friendship Quarrel Wrong
Health is the greatest possession.
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Health Possession Wealth
Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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Envy Praise Prevent Taoism
To lead, one must follow.
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Follow Leadership Must People Vlife
Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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Gain Inspirational Lose People Some
Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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Breathtaking Themselves Wisdom Wise
Heavy is the root of light.
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heavy Light Root Taoism
Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Detours Distraction Oneness Spiritual
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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Heaven Mean Vision
The wise man knows without traveling.
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Know Man Travel Wise
Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.
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Dream Opportunity Success Weed
In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Ignore Influence Negative Order

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.

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