Lao Tzu on control
Lao Tzu95 quotes“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.”
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Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Because of a great love, one is courageous
Lao TzuLao Tzu Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The Way to do is to be.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.”
Lao TzuLao Tzu Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.
Lao TzuLao Tzu If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.
Lao TzuLao Tzu When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
Lao TzuLao Tzu There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.
Lao TzuLao Tzu The further one goes, the less one knows.
Lao TzuLao Tzu If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.
Lao TzuLao Tzu Men are born soft and supple; dead they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry.
Lao TzuLao Tzu To know that you do not know is the best.
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The practice of love offers no place of safety. We risk loss, hurt, pain. We risk being acted upon by forces outside our control.
Bell HooksBell Hooks Win at what you can control.
Hayley EvansHayley Evans Decide that you are no longer be a button that can easily be pushed to react.
Lisa RoseLisa Rose God is in control of everything and his plan for you is to make you better.
Tom MetcafeTom Metcafe Don’t let toxic people take control of your habits.
Siza HewwitSiza Hewwit You cannot control everything in life, but You can control everything in your life.
Sania AbbasSania Abbas Man cannot control the current of events. he can only float with them and steer.
Otto von BismarckOtto von Bismarck Focus on making the best use of our own time, skills, and attention rather than being driven by factors outside of our control.
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