In the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
LAOZIIn the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
LAOZIHe 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.
LAOZIAll action begins in rest… This is the ultimate truth.
LAOZIKnowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
LAOZIThe world’s beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.
LAOZIA 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.
LAOZIThe more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
LAOZIThe sage acts by doing nothing.
LAOZIThe light of the Way seems dim.
LAOZIStop thinking, and end your problems.
LAOZIThe farther you go, the less you know.
LAOZIBecome totally empty Quiet the restlessness of the mind Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
LAOZIThose who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.
LAOZIGood words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
LAOZIWhen you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
LAOZIIn 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.
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