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The sage acts by doing nothing.

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Those who are quiet value the words. When their task is completed, people will say: We did it ourselves.

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There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.

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Let the country be small, and the inhabitants few.

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Bend and you will be straight.

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A terrace nine stories high begins with a pile of earth.

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The one who does not honor the teacher and the one who does not honor the task, although ever so knowledgeable, they are confused.

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The wise cares about everyone, and he becomes an example to all.

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The light of the Way seems dim.

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The Master views the parts with compassion, because he understands the whole. His constant practice is humility. He doesn't glitter like a jewel but lets himself be shaped by the Tao, as rugged and common as a stone.

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First and last follow each other.

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Seal the openings, shut the doors, dull the sharpness, untie the knots, dim the light, become one with the dust. This is called the profound union.

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Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

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We hammer wood for a house, but it is the inner space that makes it liveable.

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If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.

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In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired. In the pursuit of Tao, every day something is dropped.

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Must one dread what others dread?

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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.

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Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won't be any thieves. If these three aren't enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course.

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The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness.

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