Lao Tzu Quotes
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The longer you travel, the less you know.
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When the world is ruled according to the Way, the ghosts lose their power. The ghosts do not really lose their power, but it is not used to harm people.
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A great country is like the lower outlet of a river. It is the world's meeting ground, the world's female.
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If there is to be peace in the world, There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, There must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, There must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.
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The nameless is the beginning of Heaven and Earth. The named is the mother of all things.
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Confidence is the greatest friend.
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The light of the Way seems dim.
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When you are one with loss, the loss is experienced willingly.
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Free from desire, you realize the mystery, caught in the desire, you see only the manifestations.
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Knowing others is wisdom; Knowing the self is enlightenment; Mastering others requires force; Mastering the self needs strength.
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Let people return to making knots on ropes, instead of writing.
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Truly, only acting without thought of one's life is superior to valuing one's life.
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Thirty spokes are joined in the wheel's hub. The hole in the middle makes it useful.
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Fame or integrity: which is more important? Money or happiness: which is more valuable? Success or failure: which is more destructive? If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
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Whoever is planted in the Tao will not be rooted up. Whoever embraces the Tao will not slip away. Her name will be held in honor from generation to generation. Let the Tao be present in your life and you will become genuine. Let it be present in your family and your family will flourish. Let it be present in your country and your country will be an example to all countries in the world. Let it be present in the universe and the universe will sing. How do I know this is true? By looking inside myself.
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Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
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Why do the people think so little of death? Because the rulers demand too much of life. Therefore the people take death lightly.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems. What difference between yes and no? What difference between success and failure? Must you value what others value, avoid what others avoid? How ridiculous!
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The Way that can be walked is not the eternal Way.
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To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease.
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No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure.
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Those who are quiet value the words. When their task is completed, people will say: We did it ourselves.
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The most straight seems curved.
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He who hoards much loses much.