The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
LAOZIInstead of being afraid of death, we should try to awake to life; and the only death we should escape from is to forget the presence of God into us.
More Laozi Quotes
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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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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The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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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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. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the moment.
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Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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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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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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What resists, persists.
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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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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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