Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.
LAOZIA scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
More Laozi Quotes
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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered.
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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He who has achieved this state Is unconcerned with friends and enemies, With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
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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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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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