When you stand on your toes,

then you do not stand strong.

And when you walk with big steps,

you will quickly get tired.

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When you project yourself,

you can not be bright.

And when you brag, you have already failed.

If you are arrogant,

then you can not become a Guide.

These ways

are like unnecessary weight.

And he who understands the Tao,

avoids anything unnecessary

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                                                                                                                                                                                     Lao Tzu