Doe Quote by Laozi Download Open image “The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose.” — Laozi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doe Failing Failure Loses Sage Taoism
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