The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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More Laozi Quotes
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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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The ego is entranced by … names and ideas… However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.
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If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
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One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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The great image lacks shape.
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Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it’s own accord.
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If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
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When the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.
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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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