If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
LAOZIThe light of the Way seems dim.
More Laozi Quotes
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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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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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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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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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Excellent warriors are not violent.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them… If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
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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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Make the small big and the few many.
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He 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.
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From caring comes courage.
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Be as the still mountain; Move like the great river.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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