A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
LAOZIThe 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 world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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The ego is entranced by … names and ideas… However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.
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No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
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Nature is not human hearted.
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Every step is on the path.
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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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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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The great image lacks shape.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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