"The Master, by residing in the Tao,sets an example for all beings.Because he doesn't display himself,people can see his light.Because he has nothing t...
Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.
~ Laozi ~
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Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.
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"Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.
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