"Gentleness brings victory to him who attacks, and……" — Laozi
"Gentleness brings victory to him who attacks, and safety to him who defends. Those whom Heaven would save, it fences round with gentleness."
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1,065 Quotes by Laozi
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We always expect tremendous criticism. It is my role to be the lightning rod ... to attract the attacks against…
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When you are running for the presidency of the United States, you have to expect that you are going to…
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Before you give up hope, turn back and read the attacks that were made on Lincoln.
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The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is…
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— John O. Brennan
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