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"You cannot keep standing on tiptoe; You cannot keep walking in strides. He who exhibits himself is not apparent; He who justifies himself is not evident; He who brags deserves no credit; He who is arrogant cannot last. From the point of view of Dao These are called surplus food and unwanted fat, Which people abhor And those attaining Dao avoid."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"You cannot keep standing on tiptoe; You cannot keep walking in strides. He who exhibits himself is not apparent; He who justifies himself is not evident; He who brags deserves no credit; He who is arrogant cannot last. From the point of view of Dao These are called surplus food and unwanted fat, Which people abhor And those attaining Dao avoid."

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