The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
LAOZIThe wise man knows he doesn’t know.
LAOZIThe 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.
LAOZIThe 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.
LAOZIThe world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
LAOZIIf 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.
LAOZISee others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.
LAOZIWear down to be renewed.
LAOZILoss is not as bad as wanting more.
LAOZIIn the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
LAOZIWhen pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.
LAOZIThe seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.
LAOZIFrom caring comes courage.
LAOZIOne cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
LAOZINot praising the deserving prevents envy.
LAOZIMan’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
LAOZIQuarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
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