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In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water.

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it. – Lao-Tzu

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The best man is like water.
Water is good; it benefits all things and does not compete with them.
It dwells in lowly places that all disdain.
This is why it is so near to Tao. – Lao-Tzu

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Water

I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man. – Henry David Thoreau

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Water

Praise the sea; on shore remain. – John Florio

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Water

The great sea makes one a great sceptic. – Richard Jefferies

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Water

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