Quote by Lao Tzu
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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The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete. – Lao Tzu

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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy. – Lao Tzu

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Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and being humble is one of my great assets. – Larry Hagman

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