Be like the forces of nature: when it blows, there is only wind when it rains, there is only rain when the clouds pass, the sun shines through.” 25. “Express yourself completely, then keep quiet. “Silence is a source of great strength.” 24. The further one goes the less one knows.” 23. “Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world Without looking out of the window one can see the way of heaven. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” 22. “Be content with what you have rejoice in the way things are.

“If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.” When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.” 21. “If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them.

If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.

The great leader is he who the people say, ‘We did it ourselves. The good leader is he who the people revere. “The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The great leader is he who the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.’” The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete.” 19. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. “All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. “Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner.” 17. Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~ Lao Tzu 16. New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings. This is called the subtle perception of the way things are.” ~ 15. If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given. If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish. “If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. “Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving till the right action arises by itself?” ~ Lao Tzu 14. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.” 13. “In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water.

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