The one who does not honor the teacher and the one who does not honor the task, although ever so knowledgeable, they are confused.
LaoziIf a great country yields to a small country, it will conquer the small country. If a small country yields to a great country, it will be conquered by the great country.
Laozi. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.
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