Laozi Quotes, Taoism Quotes, Extravagance Quotes

The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance.

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There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades everywhere and never becomes exhausted. It may be regarded as the Mother of the Universe. I do not know its name. If I am forced to give It a name, I call it Tao, and I name it as supreme.

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To lead people, walk behind them.

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The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is as open as the sky.

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What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves.

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One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

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To retreat after a work well done is Heaven's Way.

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The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite.

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He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip.

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Filling life exceedingly is called ominous.

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Great indeed is the sublimity of the creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

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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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The Tao that can be spoken is not the true Tao.

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Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it. The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows this is true, but few can put it into practice. Therefore the Master remains serene in the midst of sorrow. Evil cannot enter his heart. Because he has given up helping, he is people's greatest help. True words seem paradoxical.

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The soft and weak can overcome the hard and strong.

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Embrace simplicity. Put others first. Desire little.

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He who is attached to things will suffer much.

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Seal the openings, shut the doors, and until your last day you will not be exhausted. Widen the openings, interfere, and until your last day you will not be safe.

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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.

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In the Universe the difficult things are done as if they were easy.

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