Laozi

Action should be taken before a thing has made its appearance; order should be secured before disorder has begun.

Laozi

All things in Nature work silently. They come into being and possess nothing. They fulfil their functions and make no claim.

Laozi

An over sharpened sword cannot last long.

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Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.

Laozi

Any good person who is motivated to attain awareness of the whole truth should follow the universal way to calm his mind and harmonize it with all aspects of life.

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Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of not daring to be ahead of the world, one becomes the leader of the world.

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Because she competes with no one, no one can compete with her.

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Displaying riches and titles with pride brings about one’s downfall.

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Do not fear the aging of the body for it is the body’s way of seeking the root.

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Do not look only at yourself, and you will see much. Do not justify yourself, and you will be distinguished. Do not brag, and you will have merit. Do not be prideful, and your work will endure.

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