Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
LAOZITo lead, one must follow.
More Laozi Quotes
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If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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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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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
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If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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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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A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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The 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.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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