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"To harmonize great enemies We must possess that which far surpasses enmity. We must be able to be at peace In order to be active in Love. That is why the self-controlled man holds the left-hand portion of the contract, but does not insist upon the other man producing his portion. He who is virtuous may rule by a contract, He whose virtue is within may rule by destroying it. Akin to Heavenly Tao is Inner Life. A constant giver is the man who loves."

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Lao Tzu

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"To harmonize great enemies We must possess that which far surpasses enmity. We must be able to be at peace In order to be active in Love. That is why the self-controlled man holds the left-hand portion of the contract, but does not insist upon the other man producing his portion. He who is virtuous may rule by a contract, He whose virtue is within may rule by destroying it. Akin to Heavenly Tao is Inner Life. A constant giver is the man who loves."

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