The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
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... The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and calm.Lao Tzu
If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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Don't imagine that you'll discover the truth by accumulating more knowledge. Knowledge creates doubt, and doubt makes you ravenous for more knowledge. You can't get full eating this way.
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Understanding others is knowledge, Understanding oneself is enlightenment Conquering others is power, Conquering oneself is strength.
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When the best leader's work is done the people say, "We did it ourselves."
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He who is contented is rich.
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