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Be content with what you have;rejoice in the way things are.When you realize there is nothing lacking,the whole world belongs to you.

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Too much thinking causes confusion and anxietybetter to stick with the simplicity of Tao

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When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

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Let go of rousing speechand identification with thoughtsUntil your endyou will never be jaded

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Heaven’s Tao is impartial,yet those who follow its compassionate waywill always be nourished

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Revere the unity of all-that-iscarry out your daily activities with compassion;if you do not limit your compassion,you yourself will not be limited.

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The ruler attains wholeness in the correct governance of the people.

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Go to the people. Live with them. Learn from them. Love them. Startwith what they know. Build with what they have. But with the bestleaders, when the ...more

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I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from...more

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With those who are kindthe sage is kindWith those who are not kindthe sage is also kindbecause the way of Tao is kindness

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To lead people, you must follow behind.

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Material and infinite are inseparableAppreciating their interconnectednessis the gateway to understanding

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When people see some things as beautiful,other things become ugly.When people see some things as good,other things become bad.