The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
LAOZIThe great image lacks shape.
More Laozi Quotes
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that is worn out shall be renewed. He who has little shall succeed. He who has much shall go astray.
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To lead, one must follow.
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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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From caring comes courage.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.
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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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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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What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
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