Lao Tzu Quotes
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Some help others in order to receive blessings and admiration. This is simply meaningless. Some cultivate themselves in part to serve others, in part to serve their own pride. They will understand, at best, half of the truth. But those who improve themselves for the sake of the world - to these, the whole truth of the universe will be revealed.
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When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality.
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The Way that can be walked is not the eternal Way.
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Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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The leader is best, When people are hardly aware of his existence, Not so good when people praise his government, Less good when people stand in fear, Worst, when people are contemptuous. Fail to honor people, and they will fail to honor you. But of a good leader, who speaks little, When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, The people say, 'We did it ourselves.'
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Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.
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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Realize thy Simple Self, Embrace thy Original Nature.
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Embrace simplicity. Put others first. Desire little.
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The grandest virtue seems deficient.
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The more you know the less you understand.
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Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. 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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Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner.
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The Tao is told is not the Tao.
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The Way is eternal. Until your last day, you are free from peril.
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Know the white, But keep the black, Be an example to the world! Being an example to the world, Ever true and unwavering, Return to the infinite.
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Letting the mind control the vital breath is called force.
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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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Lay plans for the accomplishment of the difficult before it becomes difficult; make something big by starting with it when small.
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Wise travelers always stop short before they come to danger.
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The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends... then self mastery can be sought.
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If you really want everything, then give up everything.
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Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.