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Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
Silence is a source of great strength.
When the best leader’s work is done the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.’
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth it is the beginning of disorder.