Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man’s tools. He uses them only when he has no choice.
LAOZIFace the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
More Laozi Quotes
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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What is a good man but a bad man’s teacher? What is a bad man but a good man’s job? If you do not remember this, You will get lost, No matter how intelligent you are. It is the great secret.
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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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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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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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