Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man’s tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.
LAOZIA vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
More Laozi Quotes
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The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
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To lead, one must follow.
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In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
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From caring comes courage.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
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Meet the difficult while it is easy.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.
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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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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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No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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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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