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The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving…
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Men are born soft and supple; dead, they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle…
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Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth;…
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He who, conscious of being strong, is content to be weak, he shall be the paragon of mankind. Being the paragon of…
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To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service, whenever and…
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In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.…
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When the effective leader is finished with his work, the people say it happened naturally.
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When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will always win.
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From yon blue heavens above us bent The gardener Adam and his wife Smile at the claims of long descent. Howe'er it…
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From yon blue heaven above us bent, The grand old gardener and his wife Smile at the claims of long descent.
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Turn, gentle Hermit of the Dale, And guide my lonely way To where yon taper cheers the vale With hospitable ray.
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The tree which needs two arms to span its girth sprang from the tiniest shoot. Yon tower, nine stories high, rose from…
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Him that yon soars on golden wing, guiding the fiery-wheelèd throne, the Cherub Contemplation.
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Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild.…
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