Lao Tzu Quotes
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The greatest revelation is stillness.
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Throw away profit and greed, and there won't be any thieves.
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How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering himself. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself, he becomes a master of simplicity, modesty, truth.
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A good wanderer leaves no trace.
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Have patience. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain unmoving until right action arises by itself.
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When the intelligent and animal souls are held together in one embrace, they can be kept from separating.
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Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.
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A good manager is best when people barely know that he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise him.
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An integral being knows without going, sees without looking, and accomplishes without doing.
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When the people of the world all know beauty as beauty, There arises the recognition of ugliness. When they all know the good as good, There arises the recognition of evil.
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When two opposing sides meet in battle, the one without an enemy will be victorious.
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Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Be still and allow the mud to settle.
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Yielding, like ice about to melt.
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Those who are self-righteous are not prominent.
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Whoever is capable of knowing when they have had enough will always be satisfied.
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Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, counting prayer beads no more sacred than simply breathing. . . . If you wish to attain oneness with the Tao, don't get caught up in spiritual superficialities.
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The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it.
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The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.
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Seeing the small is called Clarity. Keeping flexible is called Strength. Using the shining Radiance, You enter the Light, Where no harm can come to you. This is called Enlightenment.
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To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness.
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Deal with the small before it becomes large.
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Without looking through the window, you can see Heaven's Way.
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Why separate your spiritual life and your practical life? To an integral being, there is no such distinction.
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Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.