Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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Wear down to be renewed.
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Quarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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From caring comes courage.
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Meet the difficult while it is easy.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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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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Return animosity with virtue.
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Instead of being afraid of death, we should try to awake to life; and the only death we should escape from is to forget the presence of God into us.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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