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Lao Tzu

"He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still."

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"He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still."

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"But in the east the sky was pale and through the gray woods came lanterns with wagons and horses, bringing Grandpa and Grandma and aunts and uncles and cousins."

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"If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it."

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"Self-control is a divided battle in one body. The "self" produces desires that "you" must battle with and kick off. Two wrestlers in one body. Just imagine. It's difficult, though rewarding!"

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