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121 " A good traveler leaves no track. "
― Lao Tzu
122 " A great nation is like a great man:When he makes a mistake, he realizes it.Having realized it, he admits it.Having admitted it, he corrects it.He considers those who point out his faultsas his most benevolent teachers.He thinks of his enemyas the shadow that he himself casts. "
― Lao Tzu , Tao Te Ching
123 " He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still. "
124 " A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live. "
125 " When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people's hearts. "
126 " At the center of your beingyou have the answer;you know who you areand you know what you want. "
127 " He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. "
128 " Become totally emptyQuiet the restlessness of the mindOnly then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness "
129 " To lead people, walk beside them ...As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence.The next best, the people honor and praise.The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ...When the best leader's work is done the people say,We did it ourselves! "
130 " The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. "
131 " The valley spirit, undyingIs called the Mystic FemaleThe gateway of the Mystic FemaleIs called the root of Heaven and EarthIt flows continuously, barely perceptibleWhen utilized, it is never exhausted "
132 " A sage traveling all dayis never far from the supplies in his cart,and however spectacular the viewshe remains calm and composed. "
133 " To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay. "
134 " Shape clay into a vessel; It is the space within that makes it useful. Cut doors and windows for a room; It is the holes which make it useful. Therefore benefit comes from what is there; Usefulness from what is not there. "
135 " Act without expectation. "
136 " Water is fluid, soft & yielding but water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield ... what is soft is strong. "
137 " He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty. He who works hard gets wealth; he who knows when he has enough is truly rich. He who does not fail in the requirements of his position continues long; he who dies yet is not forgotten has longevity. "
138 " To understand the limitation of things, desire them. "
139 " When nothing is done, nothing is left undone. "
140 " When the great Tao is forgotten,goodness and piety appear.When the body's intelligence declines,cleverness and knowledge step forth.When there is no peace in the family,filial piety begins.When the country falls into chaos,patriotism is born. "