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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.

Laozi

All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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Desire Men Taoism Themselves
Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Crouch Happiness Misery
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
LAOZI

Family Inspirational Motivational
Heavy is the root of light.
LAOZI

heavy Light Root Taoism
One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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Inspirational Internal Peace Spiritual
He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that is worn out shall be renewed. He who has little shall succeed. He who has much shall go astray.
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Empty Entire Humility Little Succeed
The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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Health Illness Knowledge Sage Taoism
Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Excellent Taoism Violent Warrior
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Deem Humorous Love Witty
Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
LAOZI

Contemplate Heart Mind Peace
Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
LAOZI

REquired Take Taoism Temper World
Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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Friendship Quarrel Wrong
If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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Ching Country People Give Life Taoism
Wear down to be renewed.
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Country Life People Renew Taoism
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
LAOZI

Enough Know Misfortune

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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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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