Laozi Quotes, Believe Quotes, Ideas Quotes

There is a big misunderstanding about the idea of naturalness. Most people who come to us believing in some freedom or naturalness, but their understanding is what we call [heretical naturalness] ... a kind of "let-alone policy" or sloppiness... For a plant or stone to be natural is no problem. But for us there is some problem, indeed a big problem. To be natural is something we must work on.

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The best of all rulers is but a shadowy presence to his subjects.

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The high must make the low its base.

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Some have lavish garments, carry sharp swords, and feast on food and drink. They possess more than they can spend. This is called the vanity of robbers. It is certainly not the Way.

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If you search everywhere, yet cannot find what you are seeking, it is because what you seek is already in your possession.

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The truly great man dwells on what is real and not what is on the surface.

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All action begins in rest... This is the ultimate truth.

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The most fundamental seems fickle.

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The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

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The river and the sea can be kings of a hundred valleys, because they lie below them.

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Moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue.

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I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct.

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Kindness in words creates confidence.

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Heavy is the root of light.

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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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Those who show off do not shine.

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Those who die without being forgotten get longevity.

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By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love and kindness he may rule the world forever.

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The wise man doesn't compete; therefore nobody can compete with him.

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In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true. In ruling, be just. In daily life, be competent. In action, be aware of the time and the season.

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