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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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
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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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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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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
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The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
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Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.
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To lead people walk behind them.
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The perfect square lacks corners.
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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 journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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Goodness in words creates trust, goodness in thinking creates depth, goodness in giving creates love.
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Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.
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The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.
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Silence is a source of great strength.
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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.
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To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
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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.
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He who knows himself is enlightened.
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The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.