Lao Tzu Quotes

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.

Lao Tzu

• Injury
• Wickedness
• Awaken

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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.

  

  Lao Tzu
  • Injury
  • Wickedness
  • Awaken