In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
LAOZIWhat people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
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To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to have desire is the means by which their limitations are seen.
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He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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The farther you go, the less you know.
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All action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that is worn out shall be renewed. He who has little shall succeed. He who has much shall go astray.
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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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Meandering leads to perfection.
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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.
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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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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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