The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.
LAOZIThe world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
More Laozi Quotes
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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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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Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
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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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In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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The great image lacks shape.
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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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Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man’s tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.
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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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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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