The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
LAOZITo rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
More Laozi Quotes
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See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.
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Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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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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A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
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The wise man knows without traveling.
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Meet the big while it is small.
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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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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.
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Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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