Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
LAOZIEmpty 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.
More Laozi Quotes
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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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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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The 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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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.
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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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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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Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
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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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