If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.
Founder of Taoism
Attributed, but not a direct quote from the Tao Te Ching.
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"A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inward courage dares to live."
Humorous"If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present."
Humorous"The sage rules by emptying their minds and filling their bellies, by weakening their wills and strengthening their bones."
Shocking"Pursue without interfering."
Philosophical"When the great way falls into disuse, there are benevolence and rectitude."
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