All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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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.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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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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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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The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
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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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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
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