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Learn from the people. Plan with the people. Begin with what they have. Build on what they know.

Laozi

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The high must make the low its base.
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Let the country be small, and the inhabitants few.
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The highest tone is hard to hear.
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If you would take, you must first give.
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The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.
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