Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
LAOZINever take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
LAOZIA tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
LAOZIWhen the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
LAOZIA vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
LAOZIThose who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
LAOZIHe 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.
LAOZIThat the soft overcomes the hard, and the yielding overcomes the resistant, is a fact known by all, but practiced by few.
LAOZIIf you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
LAOZIWhat is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
LAOZIFace the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
LAOZIEmpty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
LAOZILoss is not as bad as wanting more.
LAOZIThe weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.
LAOZIThe 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.
LAOZIThe great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.
LAOZIIf 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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