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.
LAOZIThe farther you go, the less you know.
More Laozi Quotes
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.
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A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
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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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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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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 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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Heavy is the root of light.
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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 transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
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