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.
LAOZIWhen the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.
More Laozi Quotes
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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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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The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.
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When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.
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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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Every step is on the path.
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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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Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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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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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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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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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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