When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
LAOZINature is not human hearted.
More Laozi Quotes
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Meet the difficult while it is easy.
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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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Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Watch your thoughts, they become words.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.
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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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