"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Kindness
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Lao Tzu
Duty
"It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins."
Water
"In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it."
Be Completely Present
"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present."
The Beginning of Intelligence
"If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence."
All Things Change
"If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve."
Change Direction
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
The Great Way
"If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants."
Your Greatest Treasures
"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures."
I do not Concern Myself with Gods
"I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any."