The people starve because those above them eat too much tax-grain. That is the only reason why they starve.

Quote by Lao Tzu

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He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

When the effective leader is finished with his work, the people say it happened naturally.

When the effective leader is finished with his work, the people say it happened naturally.

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...

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

To perceive things in the germ is intelligence.

To perceive things in the germ is intelligence.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest...

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest...

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

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

Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.

Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.

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....

From caring comes courage

From caring comes courage

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them NAME?forward in whatever...

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them NAME?forward in whatever...

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

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...

A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires...

A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will...

The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will...

By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who...

By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who...

From caring comes courage.

From caring comes courage.

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...