Lao Tzu Quotes
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The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.
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Once you arrive {at a spontaneous awareness of the Great Oneness}, remember: it isn't necessary to struggle to maintain unity with it. All you have to do is participate in it.
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Peace is our natural state of being.
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Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of not daring to be ahead of the world, one becomes the leader of the world.
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Correct becomes defect. Good becomes ominous. People's delusions have certainly lasted long.
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A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk.
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By steadily disciplining the animal nature, until it becomes one pointed, it is possible to establish conscious awareness of The Eternal.
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Do not fear the aging of the body for it is the body's way of seeking the root.
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The Way is the source of all things, good people's treasure and bad people's refuge.
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Hold on to the great image, and the whole world follows, follows unharmed, content and completely at peace.
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The (method of) correction shall by a turn become distortion, and the good in it shall by a turn become evil.
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Without stepping out the door, you can know the world.
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A follower of the Way (Tao) loses something each day. Loss after loss until arriving at Non Action (Wu Wei).
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Leadership is your ability to hide your panic from others.
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Human being's essential nature is perfect and faultless.
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Being satisfied with little, you can gain much. Seeking much you will go astray. The wise heeds this precept. If it could be so with all people!
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Can you be still and look inside?If so, then you know the truth is always available, and always responsive.
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Nurture the spontaneous peaceful life.
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The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.
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Conquering the world and changing it, I do not think it can succeed.
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A good door needs no lock, still it can't be opened.
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Remember: if you can cease all restless activity, your integral nature will appear.
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You cannot receive what you don't give. Outflow determines inflow.
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.