Cherish that which is in you and shut out that which is without, for much knowledge is a curse.
ZHUANGZI
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The greatest tragedy that can befall a person is the atrophy of his mind.
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Cherish that which is in you and shut out that which is without, for much knowledge is a curse.
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The men of old breathed clear down to their heels.
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During our dreams we do not know we are dreaming. We may even dream of interpreting a dream. Only on waking do we know it was a dream. Only after the great awakening will we realize that this is the great dream.
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To go outside what your charge was, and to try to solve everything yourself, is dangerous.
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The sage has the sun and moon by his side and the universe under his arm. He blends everything into a harmonious whole. . . . He blends the disparities of ten thousand years into one complete purity. All things are blended like this and mutually involve each other.
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Those who follow the Tao are of clear mind. They do not load their mind with anxieties and are flexible in their adjustment to external conditions.
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