"The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself."
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"Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live."
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"Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world."
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"Excellent warriors are not violent."
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"What has not yet emerged is easy to prevent."
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"Those who take long steps cannot keep the pace."
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"The highest virtue is not virtuous. Therefore it has virtue. The lowest virtue holds on to virtue. Therefore it has no virtue."
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"From wonder into wonder existence opens."
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"Lessen selfishness and restrain desires."
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"The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done."
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"Seek not happiness too greedily and be not fearful of happiness."
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"I do not interfere, and people become rich by themselves."
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"Those who praise themselves do not prevail."
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"Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself."
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"My own words are not the medicine, but a prescription; not the destination, but a map to help you reach it. When you get there, quiet your mind and close your mouth. Don't analyze the Tao. Strive instead to live it: silently, undividedly, with your whole harmonious being."
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"If you scramble about in search of inner peace, you will lose your inner peace."
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"The great Way is very straight, but people prefer to deviate."
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"The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness."
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"Simple, like uncarved wood."
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"If I have just an ounce of sense, I follow the great Way, and fear only to stray from it."
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