Lao Tzu Quotes

The wise man looks back into the past, and does not grieve over what is far off, nor rejoice over what is near; for he knows that time is without end.

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• It's like reading a book about a life that you will never occupy, but that's the beauty of being transported.

  

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• The wise man looks back into the past, and does not grieve over what is far off, nor rejoice over what is near; for he knows that time is without end.

  

  Lao Tzu
  • Wise Man
  • Rejoice
  • Grieve