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Famous Laozi Quotes
“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.”
“The Tao of the sage is work without effort.”
“The one who can dissolve her mind will suddenly discover the Tao at her feet.”
“The Tao never acts with force, yet there is nothing that it can not do.”
“Tao loves and nourishes all things, but does not dominate it over them.”
“Intelligent people know others. Enlightened people know themselves.”
“Can you step back from your own mind and thus understand all things?”
“When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.”
“Love the whole world as if it were your self; then you will truly care for all things.”
“A sage is skilled at helping people without excluding anyone.”
“Quiet your mind and stop judging and resisting and manipulating the natural way.”
“That which offers no resistance, overcomes the hardest substances.”
“That which offers no resistance can enter where there is no space.”
“Can you love or guide someone without any kind of expectation?”
“Don't impose your will through manipulation of aggressive emotions and actions.”
“If you worry more for others' beliefs, then you will be their slave.”
“Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.”