When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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 world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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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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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
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. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the moment.
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All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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Every step is on the path.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.
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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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