How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering himself. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself, he becomes a master of simplicity, modesty, truth.
LaoziFine words are traded. Noble deeds gain respect. But people who are not good, why abandon them?
LaoziBeing deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
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