Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
LAOZIThe 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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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Health is the greatest possession.
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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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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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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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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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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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One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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