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Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much h

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish – too much handling will spoil it. – Lao Tzu

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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, dont try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. – Lao Tzu

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Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. – Lao Tzu

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One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others. – Lao Tzu

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His was a great sin who first invented consciousness. Let us lose it for a few hours. – F. Scott Fitzgerald

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