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There was something undifferentiated and yet complete, which existed before Heaven and Earth. Soundless and formless, it depends on nothing and does not change. It operates everywhere and is free from danger. It may be considered the mother of the universe. I do not know its name; I call it Tao.

~Lao Tzu

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Be the chief but never the lord.

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I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.

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Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows.

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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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Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.

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In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.

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It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.

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Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

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He who knows himself is enlightened.

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Biography

Nationality: Chinese

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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