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This is a compact guide to a life of restraint, balance, and presence. Each clause points to a different sphere, but together they read as a call to avoid excess, stay grounded, and meet others with ease rather than control. It lands in ordinary family life or at work, where simplicity and attention often matter more than force.
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About Lao Tzu
1996 sculpture by Mark di Suvero
Lao Tzu is a 1996 sculpture by the American artist Mark di Suvero. It was previously installed at Acoma Plaza on West 13th Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The work is one of di Suvero’s public sculptures and is identified by the title Lao Tzu. Its recorded history in this source is limited to its date of creation and its former location in the United States.
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Tao Te Ching
A short classic, many translations exist.