Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tze — Read

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The crooked shall be straight, crushed ones recuperate, the empty find their fill. The worn with strength shall thrill; who little have receive, and who have much will grieve.

Therefore the holy man embraces unity and becomes for all the world a model. Not self-displaying he is enlightened; Not self -approving he is distinguished; Not self-asserting he acquires merit; Not self-seeking he gaineth life. Since he does not quarrel, therefore no one in the world can quarrel with him.

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