Laozi Quotes, Strength Quotes, Loss Quotes

Force is followed by loss of strength. This is not the way of the Tao. That which goes against the Tao comes to an early end.

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Understanding others is knowledge, Understanding oneself is enlightenment; Conquering others is power, Conquering oneself is strength.

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

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My own words are not the medicine, but a prescription; not the destination, but a map to help you reach it. When you get there, quiet your mind and close your mouth. Don't analyze the Tao. Strive instead to live it: silently, undividedly, with your whole harmonious being.

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The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.

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A terrace nine stories high begins with a pile of earth.

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By not claiming to be first in the world one can rule.

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Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

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Standing on "tip toe", one stands not firmly. Straining in stride, one cannot walk far. Flaunting of deeds, one is unfavorably noticed. Being self-righteous, one is not respected. Boasting of self, one's merit is unrecognized. Glorifying of self, one loses the opportunity for greatness. From the viewpoint of Tao These represent imperfect Te, Valued as are filth or disease.

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The highest tone is hard to hear.

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The sage never strives for the great, and thereby the great is achieved.

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Strong winds do not last all morning, hard rains do not last all day.

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The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal Name.

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Empty your mind of all thoughts.

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Much knowledge will corrupt the heart,/When partly understood,/And so the people grow too smart,/But neither wise nor good.

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To know others is to have knowledge. To know yourself is to be enlightened.

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The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honors.

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Kindness in thought leads to wisdom. Kindness in speech leads to eloquence. Kindness in action leads to love.

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Having reached a high level of realization (or having accomplished anything in life), don't get excited or puffed up with pride but remain calm, humble, and in "perfect equanimity" if you want to continue in this deep state of consciousness.

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