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Tao Te Ching (1) - The book of the Way

01

Non-Being is the origin of the universe

06

The spirit of valley evolves endlessly

11

Profit comes from susbstance, usefulness from shape

16

After being in a flourishing state, each of them returns to their origin

21

The greatest form of virtue is to follow absolutely and only the Tao

26

By light conduct, one loses his foundation

31

All excellent weapons are instruments of misfortune

36

When you want to control someone, you first purposely let him run

02

Abundance and deficiency are born from each other

07

A wise soul places himself after others and becomes their leader

12

A wise soul takes care of his stomach and does not try to satisfy his eyes

17

Whoever does not trust others does not get theirs

22

What is soft keeps its integrity

27

Good walkers leave no track

32

Although it is small and sober in nature, nobody in the world could subjugate it

37

The Tao is constantly practicing "Wuwei" and nothing can resist it

03

By not praising talents, we prevent people from competition

08

He does not compete against anyone; that is why he receives no blames

13

He loves the empire more than his body

18

When the great Tao were abandoned, humanity and justice emerged

23

Gives few orders is the Way of nature

28

Knows his strength and keeps his softness

33

Knowing other people is wise; knowing yourself is bright

04

The Tao appears empty; but when it’s used, it seems inexhaustible

09

When you've done great things, you have to step aside afterward

14

By keeping the Tao of ancient times, we can master the present

19

Give up your holiness and the will to control everything

24

The one who stands on his tiptoes cannot stand for long

29

A wise soul avoids extremes, extravagances, and excesses

34

A wise soul never considers himself great. That is why he can achieve great things

05

Heaven and earth have no particular affection

10

He leads them and does not treat them like a ruler

15

Only the one who is not vainglorious can achieve great fulfillment in silence

20

I alone differ from other people

25

In the universe, there are four great things, and mankind is one of them

30

Whoever does not follow the Tao will perish quickly

35

Whoever applies the Tao will then win the heart of all peoples of the empire

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