If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
LAOZITo lead, one must follow.
More Laozi Quotes
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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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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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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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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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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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The farther you go, the less you know.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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