Knowing others is wisdom Knowing the self is enlightenment Mastering others requires force Mastering the self needs strength
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He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.Lao Tzu
From wonder into wonder existence opens.
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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.
Lao Tzu
Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of not daring to be ahead of the world, one becomes the leader of the world.
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The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom He knows himself but does not display himself He loves himself but does not hold himself in high esteem
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Because of a great love, one is courageous.
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