For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
LAOZICovetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
More Laozi Quotes
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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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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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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
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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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Watch your thoughts, they become words.
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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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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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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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What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
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To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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The sage acts by doing nothing.
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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
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Return animosity with virtue.
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