…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
LAOZIWhy 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.
More Laozi Quotes
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A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.
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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
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In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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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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The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
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The 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.
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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.
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A foolish man is always doing, Yet much remains to be done.
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When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.
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What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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To lead, one must follow.
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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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