The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
LAOZIThe sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
LAOZITo know you have enough is to be rich.
LAOZIFace the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
LAOZIHeavy is the root of light.
LAOZIA tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
LAOZIHe who has achieved this state Is unconcerned with friends and enemies, With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.
LAOZIWhy is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
LAOZIThe farther you go, the less you know.
LAOZIThere was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
LAOZIWhat is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
LAOZIThe more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.
LAOZIThe transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
LAOZIPerfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
LAOZIMeet the difficult while it is easy.
LAOZIWhen you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
LAOZIWhen people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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