Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
LAOZIRespond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
LAOZIThe master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
LAOZIWhen the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.
LAOZIHe who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
LAOZIMeet the big while it is small.
LAOZI…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
LAOZIA good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
LAOZIIn the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
LAOZIThe wise man knows he doesn’t know.
LAOZIIn the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
LAOZIIn 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.
LAOZII have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
LAOZINo disaster is worse than being discontented.
LAOZIThe 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.
LAOZIThe light of the Way seems dim.
LAOZIA scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
LAOZI