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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.

Laozi

Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Crouch Happiness Misery
The sage acts by doing nothing.
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Done Nothing Sage Taoism
A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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Done Foolish Man Mad Result
All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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Desire Men Taoism Themselves
Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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Motivational Strength Wisdom
Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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Fail Honor People
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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Care Clay Form Space Vessel
Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
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Enough Know Misfortune
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
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Cheish Sage Taoism
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
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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Self Esteem Spiritual Wisdom
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
When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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Deep Honor Inspirational Life
The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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Flame Inspirational Long Philosophy

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