The True Person governs by emptying the heart of desire and filling the belly with food, weakening ambitions and strengthening bones.
LaoziWhen the worst student hears about the Way, he laughs out loud. If he did not laugh, it would be unworthy of being the Way.
LaoziWhat people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
LaoziThe generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an inch it is better to retreat a yard." This is called going forward without advancing, pushing back without using weapons. There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your enemy. Underestimating your enemy means thinking that he is evil. Thus you destroy your three treasures and become an enemy yourself. When two great forces oppose each other, the victory will go to the one that knows how to yield.
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