Knowing others is to be clever. Knowing yourself is to be enlightened. Overcoming others requires force. Overcoming yourself requires strength.
LaoziThe Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
LaoziThe wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'
LaoziNever take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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