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The Tao, Chapter 58
The Tao, Chapter 58 If a government is unobtrusive,the people become whole.If a government is repressive,the people become treacherous. Good fortune has its roots in disaster,and disaster lurks with good fortune.Who knows why these things happen,or when this cycle will end?Good things seem to change into bad,and bad things often turn out for good.These things…
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The Tao, Chapter 33
The Tao, Chapter 33 Those who know others are intelligent;those who know themselves are truly wise.Those who master others are strong;those who master themselves have true power. Those who know they have enough are truly wealthy. Those who persist will reach their goal. Those who keep their course have a strong will.Those who embrace death…
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The Tao, Chapter 30
The Tao, Chapter 30 Those who lead people by following the Taodon’t use weapons to enforce their will.Using force always leads to unseen troubles. In the places where armies march,thorns and briars bloom and grow.After armies take to war,bad years must always follow. The skillful commanderstrikes a decisive blow then stops.When victory is won over…
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The Tao, Chapter 10
The Tao, Chapter 10 Nurture the darkness of your souluntil you become whole.Can you do this and not fail?Can you focus your life-breath until you becomesupple as a newborn child?While you cleanse your inner visionwill you be found without fault?Can you love people and lead themwithout forcing your will on them?When Heaven gives and takes…