If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
LAOZINever take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
More Laozi Quotes
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From caring comes courage.
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The sage acts by doing nothing.
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The world’s beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.
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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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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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Every step is on the path.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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The great image lacks shape.
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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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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Nature is not human hearted.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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