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

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Silence is a source of great strength.

Silence is a source of great strength.

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to...

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to...

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows...

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows...

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

To perceive things in the germ is intelligence

To perceive things in the germ is intelligence

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.

The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do...

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all...

Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all...

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

From caring comes courage.

From caring comes courage.

People in their handling of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If...

People in their handling of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If...

Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.

Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Calm self-confidence is as far from conceit as the desire to earn a decent living...

Calm self-confidence is as far from conceit as the desire to earn a decent living...

You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.

You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.

It is better to want what you have than to have what you want.

It is better to want what you have than to have what you want.

If you don't do it excellently, don't do it at all. Because if it's not...

If you don't do it excellently, don't do it at all. Because if it's not...

Give a man love, and he will be happy for a time. Teach a man...

Give a man love, and he will be happy for a time. Teach a man...