Concepts Quote by Laozi

“Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.”

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The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect can be won with good deeds; but the Tao is beyond all value, and no one can achieve it. Thus, when a new leader is chosen, don't offer to help him with your wealth or your…

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