The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.
LAOZIFilling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
More Laozi Quotes
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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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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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To lead, one must follow.
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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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One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. Try to make people moral, and you lay the groundwork for vice.
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Meet the big while it is small.
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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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A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Every step is on the path.
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A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
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