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 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.
More Laozi Quotes
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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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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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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Make the small big and the few many.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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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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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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The world’s beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.
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Nature is not human hearted.
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Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it’s own accord.
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The wise man knows without traveling.
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