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" Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it. "

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" He who knows himself is enlightened. "

" 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. "

" Nature is not human hearted. "

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" When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you. "

" At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. "

" From wonder into wonder existence opens. "

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" The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes. "

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" The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. "

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