The light of the Way seems dim.
LAOZIWeapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man’s tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.
More Laozi Quotes
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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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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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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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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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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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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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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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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 farther you go, the less you know.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.
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