Chinese - Philosopher | B.C.571 - B.C.471
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?
Lao Tzu
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Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere.
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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.
NatureBetterDutyNeverFollowOwn
Heaven is long-enduring, and earth continues long. The reason why heaven and earth are able to endure and continue thus long is because they do not live of, or for, themselves.
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If you keep feeling a point that has been sharpened, the point cannot long preserve its sharpness.
LongYouFeelingPointKeepBeen
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.
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All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.
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He who knows himself is enlightened.
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All things in the world come from being. And being comes from non-being.
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He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.
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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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