He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
LAOZIThere was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
More Laozi Quotes
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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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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What is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
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One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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Every step is on the path.
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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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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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