Laozi Quotes, Taoism Quotes, Sage Quotes

Because he (the Sage) opposes no one, no one in the world can oppose him.

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The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there.

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Arms are instruments of ill omen.... When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish. There is no glory in victory, and to glorify it despite this is to exult in the killing of men.... When great numbers of people are killed, one should weep over them with sorrow. When victorious in war, one should observe mourning rites.

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Throw away profit and greed, and there won't be any thieves.

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Intellectual knowledge exists in and of the brain. Because the brain is part of the body, which must one day expire, this collection of facts, however large and impressive, will expire as well. {But spiritual insight transcends death.}

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Cautious, like crossing a river in the winter.

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Praise of power leads to weakness; Love of things leads to loss; The wise one leads by filling people's hearts; He destroys illusion and disturbs those who believe they are wise; He does nothing yet everything happens.

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Clay is used to make vases, but it is the emptiness they contain that makes them useful.

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When Simplicity is broken up, it is made into instruments. Evolved individuals who employ them, are made into leaders. In this way, the Great System is United.

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If you correct your mind the rest of your life will fall into place.

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Everything will settle in its own place automatically.

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The noble must make humility his root.

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The one who rules like the mother lasts long.

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Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty.

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Heaven's Way gives no favors. It always remains with good people.

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There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.

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Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear. Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times. That is true meditation. ... The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn't avoid the world.

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Cultivate virtue in yourself, and it will be true.

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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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Battles are followed by years of famine.

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