Lao Tzu's Quote - When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost

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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. – Lao Tzu

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He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted. – Lao Tzu

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People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure. – Lao Tzu

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Those who have knowledge, dont predict. Those who predict, dont have knowledge. – Lao Tzu

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