With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.
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There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontentment. And there is no greater disaster than greed. He who is contented with contentment is always content.Lao Tzu
The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.
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The Way of Tao is this It strives not, but conquers It speaks not, but all is made clear It summons not, but its house is crowded It contrives not, but the design is perfect.
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He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
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When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
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One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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