知人者智，自知者明。勝人者有力，自勝者強。知足者富。強行者有志。不失其所者久。死而不亡者壽。
My translation of chapter 33 of Tao Te Ching:
Knowing others is intelligent
Knowing yourself is wise
Controlling others is strong
Controlling yourself is powerful
Contentedness is rich
Perseverance is determination
Integrity lasts long
Spiritual legacy begets immortality
Paul's comment: Improve yourself rather than try to change others. Set good examples rather than use carrot and stick. Accept rather than reject. Respect rather than suppress. Show compassion rather than voice complaint. Cooperate instead of compete. Spiritually rich is better than wealthy.
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