"There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying……" — Laozi
"There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying to take the place of the supreme executioner is like trying to carve wood like a master carpenter. Of those who try to carve wood like a master carpenter, there are few who do not injure their hands."
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Laozi
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1,065 Quotes by Laozi
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