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Chinese Daoist philosopher
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Do not let the limitations of those with small perspectives dictate the boundaries of what is possible.
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He, if the whole world flattered him, would not be affected thereby, nor if the whole world blamed him would he lose his faith in himself.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A leader should recognize that opposites like success and failure or beauty and ugliness are interconnected and part of a single whole.
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Recognize that standards of beauty, taste, and habitat are relative to the individual or species. A founder should understand that 'correct' is often defined by the user's specific context rather than an absolute rule.
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Independence and freedom are more valuable than the guaranteed resources that come with being controlled or 'caged' by others.
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Adapt to the external environment and the quirks of difficult clients without letting their chaos disrupt your internal standards.
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Forcing a product or a person into a rigid mold against their inherent nature leads to failure and destruction.
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For a man who sees not himself but others, takes not possession of himself but of others, thus taking what others should take and not what he himself should take.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
The very tools and systems designed to protect assets can be used by a sufficiently powerful adversary to seize everything at once.
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For a man who sees not himself but others, takes not possession of himself but of others, thus taking what others should take and not what he himself should take.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Excessive focus on specific virtues or skills leads to their perversion and creates unnecessary complexity that hinders natural progress.
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he who respects the State as his own body is fit to support it, and he who loves the State as his own body, is fit to govern it.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Excessive skill or cleverness can lead to being controlled by others or losing one's freedom.
True mastery involves a coordination of mind and hand that cannot be captured in manuals or words. One must practice until the skill becomes an intuitive part of their nature.
Actions like fighting for market share or abdicating a position must be determined by the specific opportunity rather than fixed rules.
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He investigates fulness and decay, and does not rejoice if he succeeds, nor lament if he fails; for he knows that conditions are not invariable.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
True strength comes from reaching a state where external provocations and shadows no longer trigger an emotional response.
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The intelligence being unconscious of positive and negative implies that the heart is at ease.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
In times of crisis, discard material assets to protect what is fundamentally irreplaceable, like human life or core principles.
Model your actions after the universe, which performs its functions perfectly without speaking or striving.
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The universe is very beautiful, yet it says nothing. The four seasons abide by a fixed law, yet they are not heard.The most essential truths are often found in the most common or overlooked places, not just in high-status areas.
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One's health and peace of mind are worth more than any business empire or market share.
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Never use a priceless asset to achieve a trivial goal, like using a rare gem to shoot a common bird.
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Difficult times serve as a test that distinguishes those with true resilience and virtue from those who only appear capable in good times.
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Accumulating wealth beyond utility brings diminishing returns and increases anxiety, fear of loss, and physical decline.
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True mastery involves a tacit 'knack' that cannot be fully captured in words or books; it must be felt and practiced.
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Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse.If I know that I cannot succeed and yet try to force success, this would be but another source of error.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
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