Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
LAOZIIf you want to be given everything, give everything up.
More Laozi Quotes
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The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
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The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
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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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The Great Tao flows everywhere, to the left and to the right, all things depend on it to exist, and it does not abandon them. To its accomplishments it lays no claims. It loves and nourished all things, but does not lord it over them.
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Every step is on the path.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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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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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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Make the small big and the few many.
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When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
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Health is the greatest possession.
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Become totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
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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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