The farther you go, the less you know.
LAOZIEmpty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
More Laozi Quotes
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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In the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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To lead, one must follow.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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Softness triumphs over hardness, feebleness over strength. What is more malleable is always superior over that which is immoveable. This is the principle of controlling things by going along with them, of mastery through adaptation.
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The world’s beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.
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Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
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