Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live.
Founder of Taoism
Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 73
c. 6th-4th century BCE
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