Laozi Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Confidence Quotes

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

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Not-knowing is true knowledge. Presuming to know is a disease. First realize that you are sick; then you can move toward health.

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Because he (the Sage) opposes no one, no one in the world can oppose him.

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That which shrinks must first expand.

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The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to Two. Two gives birth to Three. Three gives birth to all things. All things have their backs to the female and stand facing the male. When male and female combine, all things achieve harmony. Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe.

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What's the difference between yes and no?

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Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. . . . Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not.

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

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Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.

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The way of heaven is to help and not harm.

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

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Because clarity and enlightenment are within your own nature, they are regained without moving an inch.

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To become learned, each day add something. To become enlightened, each day drop something

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The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows himself but does not display himself; He loves himself but does not hold himself in high esteem.

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Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

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ALL things in Nature work silently. They come into being and possess nothing. They fulfil their functions and make no claim.

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The reason why rivers and seas are able to be lords over a hundred mountain streams, is that they know how to keep below them. That is why they are able to reign over all the mountain streams.

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Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.

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A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step - Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.

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He who prides himself upon wealth and honor hastens his own downfall.

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