

“all streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. humility gives it its power. if you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. if you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.”
― Tao Te Ching
― Tao Te Ching

“Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he.”
― The Complete Sherlock Holmes
― The Complete Sherlock Holmes

“He who knows does not speak; he who speaks does not know.”
― Tao Te Ching
― Tao Te Ching

“You see, but you do not observe.”
― A Scandal in Bohemia
― A Scandal in Bohemia
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