A Quote by Laozi

Praise of power leads to weakness; Love of things leads to loss; The wise one leads by filling people's hearts; He destroys illusion and disturbs those who believe they are wise; He does nothing yet everything happens.

Laozi

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Believe Destroys Does Everything Filling Happens Hearts Illusion Leads Loss Love Nothing People Power Praise Things Those Weakness Wise

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Laozi
Chinese - Philosopher
604 BC - 531 BC

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True repentance never leads to despair. Its leads home. It leads to grace.

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