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Apr 4, 2011
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Words of Wisdom
Jan 14, 2011
The highest form of goodness is like water.
Water knows how to benefit all things without striving with them.
It stays in places loathed by all men.
In choosing your dwelling, know how to keep to the ground.
In cultivating your mind, know how to dive in the hidden deeps.
In dealing with others, know how to be gentle and kind.
In speaking, know how to keep your words.
In making a move, know how to choose the right moment.
If you do not strive with others, you will be free from blame.
Bend and you will be whole.
Curl and you will be straight.
Keep empty and you will be filled.
Grow old and you will be renewed.
Have little and you will gain.
Have much and you will be confused.
The Sage embraces the One, and becomes a pattern to all under heaven.
He does not make a show of himself, hence he shines;
He does not justify himself, hence he becomes known;
Does not boast of his ability, hence he gets his credits;
Does not brandish his success, hence he endures;
Does not compete with anyone, hence no one can compete with him
Here is the way of heaven: when you’ve done your work, retire!
Lao Tse, "Tao Te King"
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