"Those who are one with deprivation are deprived of deprivation."
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"The feminine values are the fountain of bliss. Know the masculine, Keep to the feminine."
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"Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty."
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"To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service, whenever and wherever needed, without prejudice concerning the identity of those in need."
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"We hammer wood for a house, but it is the inner space that makes it liveable."
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"To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness."
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"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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"Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it."
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"Peace and quiet govern the world."
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"If Heaven were not clear it might rend. If Earth were not firm it might crumble."
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"Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold."
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"Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish."
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"When they lose their sense of awe, people turn to religion. When they no longer trust themselves, they begin to depend upon authority. Therefore the Master steps back so that people won't be confused. He teaches without a teaching, so that people will have nothing to learn."
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"Learn from the people. Plan with the people. Begin with what they have. Build on what they know."
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"Activity conquers coldness. Stillness conquers heat."
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"He who holds on to the Way seeks no excess. Since he lacks excess, he can grow old in no need to be renewed."
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"When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish."
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"Too much success is not an advantage. Do not tinkle like jade Or clatter like stone chimes."
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"I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world."
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"Heaven's Way does not contend, yet it certainly triumphs. It does not speak, yet it certainly answers. It does not summon, yet things come by themselves. It seems to be at rest, yet it certainly has a plan."
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