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There is no greater crime than desire.

Laozi

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If you never assume importance, you never lose it.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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He who is able to conquer others is powerful he who is able to conquer himself is more powerful.
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From now back to antiquity, its (Tao's) name has not been lost. Thereby, see the origin of all.
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