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If Heaven were not clear it might rend. If Earth were not firm it might crumble.

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The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

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Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.

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He who hoards much loses much.

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The sense organs, which are limited in scope and ability, randomly gather information. This partial information is arranged into judgments, which are based on previous judgments, which are usually based on someone else's foolish ideas. These false concepts and ideas are then stored in a highly selective memory system.

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The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed.

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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.

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The reason for great distress is the body. Without it, what distress could there be?

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What makes a kingdom great is its being like a down-flowing river,--the central point towards which all the smaller streams under Heaven converge; or like the female throughout the world, who by quiescence always overcomes the male. And quiescence is a form of humility.

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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.

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