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So sometimes things are ahead and sometimes they are behind; Sometimes breathing is hard, sometimes it comes easily; Sometimes there is strength and sometimes weakness; Sometimes one is up and sometimes down. Therefore

So sometimes things are ahead and sometimes they are behind; Sometimes breathing is hard, sometimes it comes easily; Sometimes there is strength and sometimes weakness; Sometimes one is up and sometimes down. Therefore the sage avoids extremes, excesses, and complacency.

Laozi
Strength, Breathing, Balance
Laozi (1997). “道德经”, Vintage

Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

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Loss, Self, Balance
Laozi (1997). “道德经”, Vintage

It's hard to keep your balance standing tip-toe.

Laozi
Balance, Toes, Standing

Countless words count less than the silent balance between yin and yang

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Balance, Yang, Silent
Laozi (2005). “Tao te ching: a new translation & commentary”

He who holds balance...has attained the highest post in the world.

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Balance, World, Posts

The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.

Laozi
People, Taoism, Balance

As it acts in the world, the Tao is like the bending of a bow. The top is bent downward; the bottom is bent up. It adjusts excess and deficiency so that there is perfect balance.

Laozi
Perfect, Taoism, Balance

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