The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.
LAOZIIn 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.
More Laozi Quotes
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The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.
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A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
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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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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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If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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Filling all the way to the brim is not as good as halting in time.
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Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.
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Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
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The 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.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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To know you have enough is to be rich.
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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.
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Health is the greatest possession.
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