Truth uttered before its time is always dangerous.
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The Tao is near and people seek it far away.
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If you love men and they are unfriendly, look into your love if you rule men and they are unruly, look into your wisdom if you are courteous to them and they do not respond, look into your courtesy. If what you do is vain, always seek within.
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