When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
LAOZII have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
More Laozi Quotes
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Heavy is the root of light.
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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
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Meet the big while it is small.
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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.
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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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