That the soft overcomes the hard, and the yielding overcomes the resistant, is a fact known by all, but practiced by few.
LAOZIThat the soft overcomes the hard, and the yielding overcomes the resistant, is a fact known by all, but practiced by few.
LAOZIThe wise man knows without traveling.
LAOZIWhen pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
LAOZIThe wise man knows he doesn’t know.
LAOZIThe more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.
LAOZIWhen the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.
LAOZIThe more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. Try to make people moral, and you lay the groundwork for vice.
LAOZIA vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
LAOZIWatch your thoughts, they become words.
LAOZIThere was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
LAOZIWhat 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.
LAOZIIf you want to be given everything, give everything up.
LAOZIThe 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.
LAOZIThe world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
LAOZINot all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more.
LAOZIHe who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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