Laozi Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Motivation Quotes

To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

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Stop thinking, and end your problems. What difference between yes and no? What difference between success and failure? Must you value what others value, avoid what others avoid? How ridiculous!

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When his (the good ruler's) task is accomplished and his work done, The people all say, "It happened to us naturally.

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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose

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When the world is ruled according to the Way, the ghosts lose their power. The ghosts do not really lose their power, but it is not used to harm people.

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There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.

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As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough.

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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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Although most people spend their entire lives following this biological impulse (i.e. the sex drive), it is only a tiny portion of our beings. . . . If we remain obsessed with seeds and eggs, we are married to the fertile reproductive valley of the Mysterious Mother but not to her immeasurable heart and all-knowing mind.

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Displaying riches and titles with pride brings about one's downfall.

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Heaven is eternal and Earth everlasting. They can be eternal and everlasting because they do not exist for themselves, And for this reason can exist forever.

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Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

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Why did the ancients praise the Way? Did they not say it was because you find what you seek and are saved from your wrongdoings?

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The world's big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.

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There is no calamity greater than lightly engaging in war.

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A good wanderer leaves no trace.

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When cleverness emerges There is great hypocrisy.

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Let the country be small, and the inhabitants few.

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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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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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