In 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.
LAOZINot praising the deserving prevents envy.
More Laozi Quotes
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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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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
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To lead, one must follow.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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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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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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