"Those who defeat others are strong, those..." - Quote by Lao Tzu
Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.
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“Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted.”
“Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.”
“Correct becomes defect. Good becomes ominous. People's delusions have certainly lasted long.”
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“Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty. Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms. To observe morality is to attain mastery over our mind and our passions. So doing, we know ourselves.”
“Happiness is secured through virtue; it is a good attained by man's own will.”
“He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themselves, but much is still lacking before they can obey themselves.”
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“The softest in the world surpasses the hardest in the world.”
“A love of tradition has never weakened a nation.”