Return animosity with virtue.
LAOZIGood words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
More Laozi Quotes
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What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
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Make the small big and the few many.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Make your heart like a lake, with calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness.
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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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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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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Why 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.
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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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Meandering leads to perfection.
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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
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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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