In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet…

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In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it. ✨ Laozi, D. C. Lau (1989). Tao Te Ching, p.113, Chinese University Press
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