All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.
LAOZIQuarrel with a friend – and you are both wrong.
More Laozi Quotes
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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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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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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No disaster is worse than being discontented.
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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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To lead, one must follow.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. Try to make people moral, and you lay the groundwork for vice.
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I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.
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The wise man knows he doesn’t know.
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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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Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
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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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