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"Everyone under heaven calls my Tao great, And unlike anything else. It is great only because It is unlike anything else. If it were like anything else It would stretch and become thin. I have three treasures To maintain and conserve: The first is compassion. The second is frugality. The third is not presuming To be first under heaven. Compassion leads to courage. Frugality allows generosity. Not presuming to be first Creates a lasting instrument. Nowadays, People reject compassion But want to be brave, Reject frugality But want to be generous, Reject humility And want to come first. This is death. Compassion: Attack with it and win. Defend with it and stand firm. Heaven aids and protects Through compassion."