Laozi Quotes, Mother Quotes, Long Quotes

The one who rules like the mother lasts long.

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The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people. All of the embody the virtue of non-competition. Not that they don't love to compete, but they do it in the spirit of play. In this they are like children and in harmony with the Tao.

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There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.

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Those who would take over the earth and shape it to their will, never, I notice succeed.

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Cautious, like crossing a river in the winter.

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The great image lacks shape.

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The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness.

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To have little is to possess.

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Giving to others selflesly and anonymously, radiating light throughout the world and illuminating your own darkness, your virtue becomes a sanctuary for yourself and all beings.

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Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

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Harmony is called the eternal. Knowing the eternal is called clarity.

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Let muddy water stand and it will become clear.

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The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose.

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In caring for others and serving heaven, There is nothing like using restraint.

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When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.

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Use the light to return to clarity.

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Thus it is that "Some things are increased by being diminished, others are diminished by being increased." What others have taught, I also teach; verily, I will make it the root of my teaching.

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First and last follow each other.

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The river and the sea can be kings of a hundred valleys, because they lie below them.

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