The sage acts by doing nothing.
LAOZIHe who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
More Laozi Quotes
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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The farther you go, the less you know.
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What resists, persists.
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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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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.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
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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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The wise man knows without traveling.
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