The light of the Way seems dim.
LAOZIMastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
More Laozi Quotes
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The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
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Meandering leads to perfection.
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From caring comes courage.
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To lead, one must follow.
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No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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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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If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.
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Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
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The farther you go, the less you know.
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The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
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If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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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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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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