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"Upon tiptoe: no way to stand. Clambering: no way to walk. Self-display: no way to shine. Self-assertion: no way to succeed. Self-praise: no way to flourish. Complacency: no way to endure. According to Tao, Excessive food, Extraneous activity Inspire disgust. Therefore the follower of Tao Moves on."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"Upon tiptoe: no way to stand. Clambering: no way to walk. Self-display: no way to shine. Self-assertion: no way to succeed. Self-praise: no way to flourish. Complacency: no way to endure. According to Tao, Excessive food, Extraneous activity Inspire disgust. Therefore the follower of Tao Moves on."

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