Lao Tzu

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small. ↗

— 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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Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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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. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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