Lao Tzu Quotes
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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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One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
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Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows.
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The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
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To lead people walk behind them.
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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
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Love the whole world as if it were your self; then you will truly care for all things.
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The perfect square lacks corners.
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Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.
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Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.
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Goodness in words creates trust, goodness in thinking creates depth, goodness in giving creates love.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
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The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.
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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
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Silence is a source of great strength.
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Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.
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He who knows himself is enlightened.
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The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.
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Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
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At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.