"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power."

– Lao Tzu

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"Sharpen a blade too much and its edge will soon be lost. Fill a house with gold and jade and no one can protect it. Puff yourself with honor and pride and no one can save you from a fall."

– Lao Tzu

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"When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

– Lao Tzu

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"Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?"

– Lao Tzu

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"The inner is foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless."

– Lao Tzu

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"One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things. He moves in harmony with the present moment always knowing the truth of just what to do."

– Lao Tzu

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"The highest virtue is to act without a sense of self. The highest kindness is to give without condition. The highest justice is to see without preference. "

– Lao Tzu

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"Have little and gain much. Have much and be confused."

– Lao Tzu

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"If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present."

– Lao Tzu

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