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Every being in the universe is an expression of the Tao. It springs into existence, unconscious, perfect, free, takes on a physical body, lets circumstances complete it. That is why every being spontaneously honors the Tao. The Tao gives birth to all beings, nourishes them, maintains them, cares for them, comforts them, protects them, takes them back to itself, creating without possessing, acting without expecting, guiding without interfering. That is why love of the Tao is in the very nature of things.

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There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.

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The sturdiest virtue seems fragile.

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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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When the student is ready the teacher will appear.

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What should be shrunken must first be stretched.

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When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.

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The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.

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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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A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step and if that step is the right step, it becomes the last step.

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Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

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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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I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.

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Knowing others is wisdom; Knowing the self is enlightenment; Mastering others requires force; Mastering the self needs strength.

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Of the second-rate leaders people speak respectfully saying, "He has done this, he has done that." Of the first-rate leaders, they do not say this. They say, "We have done it all ourselves."

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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

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When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.

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A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One who is skillful in using men puts himself below them. This is called the strength to use men. This is called matching Heaven, The highest principle of old.

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The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.

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The most difficult in the world must be easy in its beginning.

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