Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
LAOZIMan’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
More Laozi Quotes
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The 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.
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The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
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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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Nature is not human hearted.
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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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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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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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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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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.
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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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Become totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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