He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himsel…

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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still. ✨ Laozi, Archie J. Bahm (1996). Tao Teh King, p.36, Jain Publishing Company
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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still. ✨ Laozi, Archie J. Bahm (1996). Tao Teh King, p.36, Jain Publishing Company

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