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Lao Tzu

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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best

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

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best

To know yet to think that one does not know is best Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

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best

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

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change

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.

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change

Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.

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communication

From caring comes courage.

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courage

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

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courage

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.

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courage

Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.

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death

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

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failure

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

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family

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.

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fear

Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.

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good

Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.

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good

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

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good

Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.

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good

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

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good

The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete.

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good

The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

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good

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

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great

Silence is a source of great strength.

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great

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

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great

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.

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great

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

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great

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

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great

The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

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great

Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

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great

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

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great

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

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great

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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health

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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inspirational

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

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intelligence

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

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knowledge

Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.

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knowledge

Lao Tzu

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.

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

To know yet to think that one does not know is best Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.

Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.

From caring comes courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.

Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.

Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.

Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.

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

The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete.

The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

Silence is a source of great strength.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.

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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