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"Great perfection seems incomplete; Its use never expires. Great abundance seems empty; Its use is inexhaustible. Great straightness seems crooked; Great agility seems awkward; Great eloquence seems tongue-tied. Stillness overcomes restlessness; Cold overcomes heat. Tranquility sets the benchmark for the world."

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Lao Tzu

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"Great perfection seems incomplete; Its use never expires. Great abundance seems empty; Its use is inexhaustible. Great straightness seems crooked; Great agility seems awkward; Great eloquence seems tongue-tied. Stillness overcomes restlessness; Cold overcomes heat. Tranquility sets the benchmark for the world."

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