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The Way begets one; one beget...

The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.

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If you want to be given every...

If you want to be given everything, give everything up.

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He who prides himself upon we...

He who prides himself upon wealth and honor hastens his own downfall.

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I have three treasures that I...

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

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It (Tao) is eternally without...

It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great.

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When the great Tao is forgott...

When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.

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The perfect square lacks corn...

The perfect square lacks corners.

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He who knows does not speak. ...

He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.

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The True Person benefits yet ...

The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.

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Happiness perches on misery. ...

Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.

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Pounding an edge to sharpness...

Pounding an edge to sharpness will not make it last.

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Heaven's net is very vast. It...

Heaven's net is very vast. It is sparsely meshed, yet nothing slips through.

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The Tao is the center of the ...

The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect can be won with good deeds; but the Tao is beyond all value, and no one can achieve it. Thus, when a new leader is chosen, don't offer to help him with your wealth or your expertise. Offer instead to teach him about the Tao. Why did the ancient Masters esteem the Tao? Because, being one with the Tao, when you seek, you find; and when you make a mistake, you are forgiven. That is why everybody loves it.

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To lead people, walk beside t...

To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!

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A follower of the Way (Tao) l...

A follower of the Way (Tao) loses something each day. Loss after loss until arriving at Non Action (Wu Wei).

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As restrictions and prohibiti...

As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied the people grow poorer and poorer. When they are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.

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Some have lavish garments, ca...

Some have lavish garments, carry sharp swords, and feast on food and drink. They possess more than they can spend. This is called the vanity of robbers. It is certainly not the Way.

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Why is the sea king of a hund...

Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.

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The sage desires no desire, d...

The sage desires no desire, does not value rare treasures, learns without learning, recovers what people have left behind.

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When the emperor is crowned o...

When the emperor is crowned or the three dukes are appointed, rather than sending a gift of jade carried by four horses, remain still and offer the Way.

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