Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
LAOZIBe as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
LAOZIIn 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.
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.
LAOZIMeandering leads to perfection.
LAOZII am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
LAOZIThe world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
LAOZIThe sage acts by doing nothing.
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.
LAOZIGood words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
LAOZICovetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
LAOZIFor the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
LAOZIThe master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
LAOZIWhat people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
LAOZITo lead, one must follow.
LAOZIIn the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
LAOZIWatch your thoughts, they become words.
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