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Proverbs, aphorisms, quotations (English) by Linux fortune

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
                -- Lao Tsu
A journey of a thousand miles starts under one's feet.
                -- Lao Tsu
A violent man will die a violent death.
                -- Lao Tsu
Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish.  Don't overdo it.
                -- Lao Tsu
Great acts are made up of small deeds.
                -- Lao Tsu
He who knows others is wise.
He who knows himself is enlightened.
                -- Lao Tsu
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
                -- Lao Tsu
He who knows, does not speak.  He who speaks, does not know.
                -- Lao Tsu
If men are not afraid to die,
it is of no avail to threaten them with death.

If men live in constant fear of dying,
And if breaking the law means a man will be killed,
Who will dare to break the law?

There is always an official executioner.
If you try to take his place,
It is like trying to be a master carpenter and cutting wood.
If you try to cut wood like a master carpenter,
        you will only hurt your hand.
                -- Tao Te Ching, "Lao Tsu, #74"
In dwelling, be close to the land.
In meditation, delve deep into the heart.
In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.
In speech, be true.
In work, be competent.
In action, be careful of your timing.
                -- Lao Tsu
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
                -- Lao Tsu
Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about
can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.
                -- Lao Tsu
The farther you go, the less you know.
                -- Lao Tsu, "Tao Te Ching"
The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and
robbers there will be.
                -- Lao Tsu
To lead people, you must follow behind.
                -- Lao Tsu
Who does not trust enough will not be trusted.
                -- Lao Tsu
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