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Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Who can rest until the moment of action?

Who can rest until the moment of action? — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: A tree as wide as a man's embrace

A tree as wide as a man's embrace grows from a tiny shoot. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Returning to the source is stillness. It is

Returning to the source is stillness. It is returning to one's fate. Returning to one's fate is eternal. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: What's the difference between beautiful and ugly?

What's the difference between beautiful and ugly? — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Truly, only those who see illness as illness

Truly, only those who see illness as illness can avoid illness. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The soft and weak overcome the hard and

The soft and weak overcome the hard and strong. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Let people take death seriously, and not travel

Let people take death seriously, and not travel far. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The Way is hidden and nameless. Still only

The Way is hidden and nameless. Still only the Way nourishes and completes. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: To retreat after a work well done is

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The hard and stiff are death's companions. The

The hard and stiff are death's companions. The soft and weak are life's companions. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: If people live in constant fear of death,

If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare? — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.

When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Truly, only acting without thought of one's life

Truly, only acting without thought of one's life is superior to valuing one's life. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Harmony is called the eternal. Knowing the eternal

Harmony is called the eternal. Knowing the eternal is called clarity. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Behave simply and hold on to purity.

Behave simply and hold on to purity. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: A good counter needs no calculator.

A good counter needs no calculator. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The Tao's principle is spontaneity.

The Tao's principle is spontaneity. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Heavy is the root of light.

Heavy is the root of light. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Although he travels all day, the sage never

Although he travels all day, the sage never loses sight of his luggage carts. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Those who know it do not speak about

Those who know it do not speak about it. Those who speak about it do not know it. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The Tao is told is not the Tao.

The Tao is told is not the Tao. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage has no concern for himself, but

The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: All men desire to free themselves solely from

All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Pursue without interfering.

Pursue without interfering. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Abandon cleverness, discard profit, and thieves and robbers

Abandon cleverness, discard profit, and thieves and robbers will disappear. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Returning is the movement of the Way.

Returning is the movement of the Way. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Yielding is the manner of the Way.

Yielding is the manner of the Way. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When wisdom and knowledge appear, great pretense arises.

When wisdom and knowledge appear, great pretense arises. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: First and last follow each other.

First and last follow each other. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Lightly given promises must meet with little trust.

Lightly given promises must meet with little trust. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage embraces the one, and is an

The sage embraces the one, and is an example to the world. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Excellent leaders of people lower themselves.

Excellent leaders of people lower themselves. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those

The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: A good speaker does not stutter.

A good speaker does not stutter. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Simple, like uncarved wood.

Simple, like uncarved wood. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The purest white seems stained.

The purest white seems stained. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage attends to the belly, and not

The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Those who seek knowledge, collect something every day.

Those who seek knowledge, collect something every day. Those who seek the Way, let go of something every day. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Make the small big and the few many.

Make the small big and the few many. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: There was something that finished chaos, born before

There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Mold clay into a bowl. The empty space

Mold clay into a bowl. The empty space makes it useful. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage never strives for greatness, and can

The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Those who are quiet value the words. When

Those who are quiet value the words. When their task is completed, people will say: We did it ourselves. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: No disaster is worse than being discontented.

No disaster is worse than being discontented. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The more you talk of it, the less

The more you talk of it, the less you understand. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: There is no greater crime than desire.

There is no greater crime than desire. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: I am at peace, and people become fair

I am at peace, and people become fair by themselves. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence,

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: All things such as grass and trees are

All things such as grass and trees are soft and supple in life. At their death they are withered and dry. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit

Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: He (the sage) is good to those who

He (the sage) is good to those who are good. He is also good to those who are not good. That is the virtue of good. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Filling life exceedingly is called ominous.

Filling life exceedingly is called ominous. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The great Way is very straight, but people

The great Way is very straight, but people prefer to deviate. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When equal armies battle, the grieving one will

When equal armies battle, the grieving one will be victorious. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The truly great ones rely on substance, and

The truly great ones rely on substance, and not on surface, hold on to the fruit, and not to the flower. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Greed is costly. Assembled fortunes are lost.

Greed is costly. Assembled fortunes are lost. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When the great Tao is abandoned, benevolence and

When the great Tao is abandoned, benevolence and righteousness arise. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Those who are content suffer no disgrace.

Those who are content suffer no disgrace. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Must one dread what others dread?

Must one dread what others dread? — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When people do not dread authorities, then a

When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The rigid and big belong below. The soft

The rigid and big belong below. The soft and weak belong above. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds

When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: By not claiming to be first in the

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Knowing that you do not know is the

Knowing that you do not know is the best. Not knowing that you do not know is an illness. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage honors his part of the settlement,

The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The valley spirit never dies. It is called

The valley spirit never dies. It is called the mystical female. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The most able seems clumsy.

The most able seems clumsy. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Peace and quiet are preferred. Victory should not

Peace and quiet are preferred. Victory should not be praised. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Cultivate virtue in yourself, and it will be

Cultivate virtue in yourself, and it will be true. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Use the light to return to clarity.

Use the light to return to clarity. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The longer you travel, the less you know.

The longer you travel, the less you know. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage is one with the world, and

The sage is one with the world, and lives in harmony with it. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Things exalted then decay. This is going against

Things exalted then decay. This is going against the Way. What goes against the Way meets an early end. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: By moderation one can be generous.

By moderation one can be generous. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: All things arise in unison. Thereby we see

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: There is no greater disaster than discontent.

There is no greater disaster than discontent. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Meet the big while it is small.

Meet the big while it is small. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: People are hard to govern. The rulers interfere

People are hard to govern. The rulers interfere with too much. That is why people are hard to govern. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Intelligent people know others. Enlightened people know themselves.

Intelligent people know others. Enlightened people know themselves. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return

Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return to the family ties. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Searching for precious goods leads astray.

Searching for precious goods leads astray. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Don't impose your will through manipulation of aggressive

Don't impose your will through manipulation of aggressive emotions and actions. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Only I am clumsy, like drifting on the

Only I am clumsy, like drifting on the waves of the sea, without direction. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The sage is sharp but does not cut,

The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The value comes from what is there, but

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Wear down to be renewed.

Wear down to be renewed. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are

True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Who has excess and supplies the world? Only

Who has excess and supplies the world? Only the one who follows the Way. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Quiet your mind and stop judging and resisting

Quiet your mind and stop judging and resisting and manipulating the natural way. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: As soon as rules were made, names were

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Nurture the spontaneous peaceful life.

Nurture the spontaneous peaceful life. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: They can see their neighbors. Roosters and dogs

They can see their neighbors. Roosters and dogs can be heard from there. Still, they will age and die without visiting one another. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The world is a sacred vessel that cannot

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

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The most straight seems curved.

The most straight seems curved. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Do you think you can make the world

Do you think you can make the world a better place? I do not think you can. It is already perfect. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Do not strive for the shine of jade,

Do not strive for the shine of jade, but clatter like stone. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: The reason for great distress is the body.

The reason for great distress is the body. Without it, what distress could there be? — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Without looking through the window, you can see

Without looking through the window, you can see Heaven's Way. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: Excellent soldiers are not furious.

Excellent soldiers are not furious. — Laozi

Laozi Taoism Quotes By Laozi: When bitter enemies make peace, surely some bitterness

When bitter enemies make peace, surely some bitterness remains. — Laozi