If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
LAOZIThe sage acts by doing nothing.
More Laozi Quotes
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There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
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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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Meandering leads to perfection.
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Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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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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He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
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When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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