Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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.
More Laozi Quotes
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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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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When the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.
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See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.
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Nature is not human hearted.
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When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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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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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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