The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
LAOZIMeet the big while it is small.
More Laozi Quotes
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Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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In 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.
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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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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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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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The light of the Way seems dim.
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Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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From caring comes courage.
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