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“Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.” — Lao Tzu

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“Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.” — Lao Tzu

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“People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.” — Lao Tzu

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“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.” — Lao Tzu

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“Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.” — Lao Tzu

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“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” — Lao Tzu

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“Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.” — Lao Tzu

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“I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.” — Lao Tzu

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“The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete.” — Lao Tzu

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“The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'” — Lao Tzu

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