When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48
c. 6th-4th century BCE
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"If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence."
Humorous"Seal the openings, shut the doors, and until your last day you will not be exhausted. Widen the openings, interfere, and until your last day you will not be safe."
Philosophical"Therefore even the sage treats some things as difficult. That is why in the end no difficulties can get the better of him."
Philosophical"If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present."
Humorous"The sage puts his own person last, and yet is found in the foremost place."
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