The highest excellence is like that of water.Tao Te Ching 8
Water as an image of humility and benefit.
Tao Te Ching
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He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent.Tao Te Ching 33
A contrast between knowledge of others and self-knowledge.
A journey of a thousand li commenced with a single step.Tao Te Ching 64
A familiar image about beginning great undertakings with small action.
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