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Laozi Quotes: Good men are bad men's instructors, And bad men are good men's materials.
         

Good men are bad men's instructors, And bad men are good men's materials.


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Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.



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Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.



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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.



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Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.



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