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Famous Laozi Quotes
“The sage never strives for the great, and thereby the great is achieved.”
“The sage does not attempt anything very big, and thus achieves greatness.”
“The sage embraces the one, and is an example to the world.”
“Because he (the Sage) opposes no one, no one in the world can oppose him.”
“The sage knows without traveling, perceives without looking, completes without acting.”
“He (the sage) wants all things to follow their own nature, but dares not act.”
“The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose.”
“Although he travels all day, the sage never loses sight of his luggage carts.”
“The sage regards things as difficult, and thereby avoids difficulty.”
“The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness.”
“Because he (the Sage) demands no honor, he will never be dishonored.”
“The sage does not strive to be great. Thereby he can accomplish the great.”
“The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.”
“The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own.”
“The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others.”
“What Heaven detests, who knows why? Even the sage considers it difficult.”
“The sage is one with the world, and lives in harmony with it.”