I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
LAOZIIn the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
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In the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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Heavy is the root of light.
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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An integral being knows without going, sees without looking, and accomplishes without doing.
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Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.
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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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Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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