Laozi Quotes, People Quotes, Leader Quotes

The best leaders are those their people hardly know exist. The next best is a leader who is loved and praised. Next comes the one who is feared. The worst one is the leader that is despised ... The best leaders value their words, and use them sparingly. When they have accomplished their task, the people say, "Amazing! We did it, all by ourselves!

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What is strong and rigid is snapped and laid low. What is flexible and soft will always prevail.

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The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it.

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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.

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I observe myself and I come to know others.

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When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.

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

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A good runner leaves no footprints.

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One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things but moves in harmony with the present moment.

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Not knowing of the eternal leads to unfortunate errors.

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To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service, whenever and wherever needed, without prejudice concerning the identity of those in need.

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Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

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The truly great man dwells on what is real and not what is on the surface.

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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

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The Way is ever nameless.

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Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.

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Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.

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To be worn out is to be renewed.

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The Way of the Sage is to act but not to compete.

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Governing a large state is like boiling a small fish.

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