The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is.
LT
Lao TzuTao Te Ching, Chapter 81, tr. Stephen Mitchell
About Lao Tzu
Ancient Chinese sage traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching. (c. 6th century BC)
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- He who knows does not speak; he who speaks does not know.Tao Te Ching, Chapter 56
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