What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
LAOZITo be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
More Laozi Quotes
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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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To lead, one must follow.
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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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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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The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
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Become totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
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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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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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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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Make the small big and the few many.
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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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