Laozi quotes - page 6

Two things, one origin, but different in name, whose identity is mystery. Mystery of all mysteries! The door to the hidden. (Laozi)
A way can be a guide but not a fixed path names can be given but not permanent labels Nonbeing is called the beginning of heaven and earth being is called the mother of all things Always passionless thereby observe the subtle ever intent thereby observe the apparent These two come from the same source but differ in name both are considered mysteries The mystery of mysteries is the gateway of marvels. View quote
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Therefore the Sage embraces the One, And becomes the model of the world. He does not reveal himself, And is therefore luminous. He does not justify himself, And is therefore far-famed. He does not boast himself, And therefore people give him credit. He does not pride himself, And is therefore the ruler among men. It is because he does not contend That no one in the world can contend against him. View quote
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Thirty spokes unite at the single hub; It is the empty space which makes the wheel useful. Mold clay to form a bowl; It is the empty space which makes the bowl useful. Cut out windows and doors; It is the empty space which makes the room useful. View quote
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When the center does not hold, the circle falls apart. View quote
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Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your words; They become actions. Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your habits; They become character. Watch your character; It becomes your destiny. View quote
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When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. View quote
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If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place. View quote
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The best [man] is like water.Water is good; it benefits all things and does not compete with them.It dwells in [lowly] places that all disdain.This is why it is so near to Tao. View quote
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There is no calamity greater than lavish desires.There is no greater guilt than discontentment.And there is no greater disaster than greed. View quote
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To produce things and to rear them,To produce, but not to take possession of them,To act, but not to rely on one's own ability,To lead them, but not to master them -This is called profound and secret virtue. (Laozi)
To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; Not to realize that you do not understand is a defect. View quote
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Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens. View quote
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To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. View quote
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When the best leader's work is done the people say, "We did it ourselves." View quote
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The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself. View quote
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The mystical techniques for achieving immortality are revealed only to those who have dissolved all ties to the gross worldly realm of duality, conflict, and dogma. As long as your shallow worldly ambitions exist, the door will not open. View quote
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If you wish to become a divine immortal angel, then restore the angelic qualities of your being through virtue and service. This is the only way to gain the attention of the immortals... These angelic teachers cannot be sought out it is they who seek out the student. When you succeed in connecting your energy with the divine realm through high awareness and the practice of undiscriminating virtue, the transmission of the ultimate subtle truths will follow. View quote
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There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take one with a heart. View quote
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When goodness is lost there is morality. View quote
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Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks the firm and the strong, none can withstand it, because they have no way to change it. So the flexible overcome the adamant, the yielding overcome the forceful. Everyone knows this, but no one can do it. (Laozi)
Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation This makes your mind narrow, not clear. Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times. That is true meditation.... The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn't avoid the world. View quote
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Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self. When we don't see the self as self, what do we have to fear? View quote
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If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich. View quote
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The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long. View quote
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