The Great Tao flows everywhere, to the left and to the right, all things depend on it to exist, and it does not abandon them. To its accomplishments it lays no claims. It loves and nourished all things, but does not lord it over them.
LAOZITo rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
More Laozi Quotes
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Become totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
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Meandering leads to perfection.
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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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The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.
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In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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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.
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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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Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.
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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 you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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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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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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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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