Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
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.
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In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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With virtue and quietness one may conquer the world.
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When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
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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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The ego is entranced by … names and ideas… However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.
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The farther you go, the less you know.
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To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
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To lead, one must follow.
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Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.
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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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In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.
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The great image lacks shape.
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Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.
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