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Kindness in words creates confidence.

Laozi

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Laozi
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A good speaker does not stutter.
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The Way is hidden and nameless. Still only the Way nourishes and completes.
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What should be shrunken must first be stretched.
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Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted. They do not praise themselves, therefore they have merit. They do not glory in themselves, therefore they excel.
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