A leader is best
When people barely know he exists
Of a good leader, who talks little,
When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
They will say, “We did this ourselves.


Lao Tzu

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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone...
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Love is not written on paper, for paper can be erased. Nor is it etched on stone, for stone can be b...
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The person of superior integrity
does not insist upon his integrity.
For this reason, he ...
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Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautifu...
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest t...
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
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Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey ...
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
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Great acts are made up of small deeds.
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He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted.
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He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.
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If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.
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When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.
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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
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The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
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Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.
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All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is smal...
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The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name....
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From caring comes courage.
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Because of a great love, one is courageous.
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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
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When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'
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Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorro...
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The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his...
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The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.
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Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
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When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect ...
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Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lack...
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Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see...
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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest ...
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Silence is a source of great strength.
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Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.
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Love is a decision - not an emotion!
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Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
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He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.
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Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus go...
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