Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties. The sage regards things as difficult, and thereby avoids difficulty.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 63
c. 6th-4th century BCE
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"The sage is like water, which flows to the lowest places and yet is the strongest."
Strange & Unusual"A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered."
Humorous"Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish. Too much handling will spoil it."
Controversial"The reason why the river and the sea are able to be the lords of the hundred valleys is that they excel in taking the lower position. That is why they are able to be the lords of the hundred valleys."
Strange & Unusual"The sage puts his person last, and it comes first. He treats his person as an outsider, and it is preserved."
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