Lao Tzu Quotes
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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.
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Everything in the universe is created from something, which in turn is created from nothing.
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So sometimes things are ahead and sometimes they are behind; Sometimes breathing is hard, sometimes it comes easily; Sometimes there is strength and sometimes weakness; Sometimes one is up and sometimes down. Therefore the sage avoids extremes, excesses, and complacency.
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It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great.
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He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.
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When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality.
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The valley spirit never dies. It is called the mystical female.
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If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.
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Let people return to making knots on ropes, instead of writing.
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If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself, if you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.
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Water does not force its way.
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The Way that can be walked is not the eternal Way.
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For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.
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By moderation one can be generous.
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Great, it passes on (in constant flow).
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Only by working within the laws that govern the flow of water will happiness be achieved.
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The Way of Heaven does not complete, and yet it skillfully achieves victory. It does not speak, and yet it skillfully responds to things. It comes to you without your invitation.
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Appetite for food and sex is nature.
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For one gains by losing And loses by gaining.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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The Tao is great. The universe is great. Earth is great. Man is great. These are the four great powers. Man follows the earth. Earth follows the universe. The universe follows the Tao. The Tao follows only itself.
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Take time to listen to what is said without words, to obey the law too subtle to be written, to worship the unnameable and to embrace the unformed.
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To rule by knowledge ravages the country.
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Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.