I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
LAOZIWith virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
More Laozi Quotes
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The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.
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Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
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Make the small big and the few many.
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Softness triumphs over hardness, feebleness over strength. What is more malleable is always superior over that which is immoveable. This is the principle of controlling things by going along with them, of mastery through adaptation.
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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.
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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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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.
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…the more you talk of it, the less you understand.
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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.
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Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.
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