He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
LAOZIWhat people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
More Laozi Quotes
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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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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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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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 seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
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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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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose
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Nature is not human hearted.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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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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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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Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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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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