Laozi Quotes, Taoism Quotes, Return Quotes

All things arise in unison. Thereby we see their return.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Taoism Quotes , Return Quotes

(The Tao) is always present and always available. . . . If you are willing to be lived by it, you will see it everywhere, even in the most ordinary things.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Life Quotes , Philosophy Quotes

Use your light, but dim your brightness.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Humility Quotes , Light Quotes

Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Gold Quotes , Jade Quotes

Those who are highly evolved, maintain an undiscriminating perception. Seeing everything, labeling nothing, they maintain their awareness of the Great Oneness. Thus they are supported by it.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Oneness Quotes , Perception Quotes

The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Tao Te Ching Quotes , Taoism Quotes

The Master views the parts with compassion, because he understands the whole. His constant practice is humility. He doesn't glitter like a jewel but lets himself be shaped by the Tao, as rugged and common as a stone.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Humility Quotes , Compassion Quotes

Excellent soldiers are not furious.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Soldier Quotes , Taoism Quotes

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Kings Quotes , Heart Quotes

The wise man knows he doesn't know.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Wise Quotes , Men Quotes

Heaven and earth are ruthless, and treat the various creatures as straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, and treats others as straw dogs.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Dog Quotes , Heaven Quotes

It is wisdom to know others. It is enlightenment to know oneself.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Teacher Quotes , Discovery Quotes

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.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Peace Quotes , War Quotes

Cut out doors and windows for the house. The holes make it useful.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Cutting Quotes , Doors Quotes

When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Giving Quotes , Phrases Quotes

Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Peace Quotes , Desire Quotes

I confess that there is nothing to teach: no religion, no science, no writings which will lead your mind back to Spirit. Today I speak this way, tomorrow that, but always the Path is beyond words and beyond mind.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Life Lesson Quotes , Writing Quotes

If you close your mind in judgements and traffic with desires, your heart will be troubled. If you keep your mind from judging and aren't led by the senses, your heart will find peace.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Peace Quotes , Heart Quotes

Man, when living, is soft and tender; when dead, he is hard and tough. All animals and plants when living are tender and delicate; when dead they become withered and dry. Therefore it is said: the hard and tough are parts of death; the soft and tender are parts of life.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , Nature Quotes , Men Quotes

I have no desire to desire, and people become like the uncarved wood by themselves.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Laozi Quotes , People Quotes , Taoism Quotes