The farther you go, the less you know.
LAOZIThe transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
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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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One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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To lead, one must follow.
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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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The great image lacks shape.
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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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Watch your thoughts, they become words.
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If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.
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The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
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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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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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