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.
LAOZIQuarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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Make your heart like a lake, with calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.
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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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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
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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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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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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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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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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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An integral being knows without going, sees without looking, and accomplishes without doing.
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