If you try to change it, you will ruin it. Try to hold it, and you will lose it.
LAO TZUThere is a time to live and a time to die but never to reject the moment.
More Lao Tzu Quotes
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A man who knows how little he knows is well, a man who knows how much he knows is sick.
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One who is too insistent on his own views finds few to agree with him.
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The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.
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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
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When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.
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Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
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Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Have the patience to wait! Be still and allow the mud to settle.
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Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
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Accomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing.
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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.
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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.
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A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.
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