Victory in war is not glorious and not to be celebrated, but stems from devastation, and is to be mourned. Glorification of wealth, power and beauty beget crime, envy and shame.
The qualities of flexibility and suppleness, especially as exemplified by water, are superior to rigidity and strength.
Humility is the highest virtue.
Knowing oneself is a virtue.
Knowing others is wisdom;
Knowing the self is enlightenment.
Mastering others requires force;
Mastering the self requires strength;
He who knows he has enough is rich.
Perseverance is a sign of will power.
He who stays where he is endures.
To die but not to perish is to be eternally present.
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there is a god
and his name is ijustdontknow christ