More from Lao Tzu
When there is no desire, all things are at peace.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
Lao TzuLao Tzu When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready. The teacher will Disappear.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The road you can talk about is not the road you can walk on.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
Lao TzuLao Tzu If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Because of a great love, one is courageous
Lao TzuLao Tzu Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The Way to do is to be.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.
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Don’t believe everything you hear about me, who can speak louder than me, wearing your last name instead of mine.
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There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.
Kylia JaneKylia Jane The way of love is the way of no-expectation. Love exists only when there is a total acceptance and no desire to change anything.
OshoOsho A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally.
Maya AngelouMaya Angelou Being at peace means being in a state of complete acceptance of the present.
Lily DiazLily Diaz Accept how you feel then move through it.
Laura CleggLaura Clegg Fight for what makes you move on. Accept what you can not change. And part with what pulls you down.
Melissa LunaMelissa Luna Less expectation, more acceptance.
Helly McGibbonHelly McGibbon Accept your strength & weakness, accept who you’re & don’t let other judgments affect you.
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