To lead, one must follow.
LAOZITo lead, one must follow.
LAOZIEmpty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
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.
LAOZINature is not human hearted.
LAOZIMastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
LAOZIBecome totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
LAOZIIf you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
LAOZINot all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
LAOZIStop thinking, and end your problems.
LAOZIConquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
LAOZIWhy is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
LAOZIAn integral being knows without going, sees without looking, and accomplishes without doing.
LAOZIRule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
LAOZIHe 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.
LAOZIFrom caring comes courage.
LAOZIWatch your thoughts, they become words.
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