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.
LAOZIThe wise man knows without traveling.
More Laozi Quotes
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Instead 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.
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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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Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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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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