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Taoism
Lesson 135

He first perfects himself, and then by virtue thereof he is enabled to accomplish what he wants.

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The government of the truly wise man has no concern with externals. He first perfects himself, and then by virtue thereof he is enabled to accomplish what he wants.

Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 7, ยง1 ยท ๐Ÿ“– Read the full passage

โœจ To meditate on today

According to Chuang Tzu, the sage does not seek to impose rules on others: he begins by making himself upright, and leaves everyone free to follow his example. Today, instead of making a remark to someone, live out yourself what you would like to see them do.

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