When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
LAOZIThe sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
More Laozi Quotes
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What resists, persists.
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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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From caring comes courage.
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A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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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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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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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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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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To lead, one must follow.
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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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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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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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Why 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.
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He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that is worn out shall be renewed. He who has little shall succeed. He who has much shall go astray.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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The great image lacks shape.
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The farther you go, the less you know.
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