To produce things and to rear ...

To produce things and to rear them, To produce, but not to take possession of them, To act, but not to rely on one\'s own ability, To lead them, but not to master them - This is called profound and secret virtue.
To produce things and to rear them, To produce, but not to take possession of them, To act, but not to rely on one's own ability, To lead them, but not to master them - This is called profound and secret virtue.
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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
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