Laozi Quotes, Ambition Quotes, Self Quotes

Do not imagine that an integral being has the ambition of enlightening the unaware or raising worldly people to the divine realm. To her, there is no self and other, and hence no one to be raised; no heaven and hell, and hence no destination.

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That which shrinks must first expand.

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Behave simply and hold on to purity.

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Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm - it comes from becoming still - in order to reflect and meditate on our inner wisdom and receive answers. A peaceful heart is one that is free from worry and rouble. It's becoming quiet so we can look at things quietly so we can more clearly understand them and thus come up with creative solutions. It is learning to live in the present. Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

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Have patience. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain unmoving until right action arises by itself.

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The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others.

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Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you.

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Highest good is like water. Because water excels in benefiting the myriad creatures without contending with them and settles where none would like to be, it comes closest to the way.

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Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.

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I alone have the mind of a fool, and am all muddled and vague. The people are so smart and bright. While I am just dull and confused.

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The sage wears coarse clothes, concealing jade.

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Goodness strives not, and therefore it is not rebuked.

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Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish.

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He who has achieved this state Is unconcerned with friends and enemies, With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.

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Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.

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The highest virtue is not virtuous. Therefore it has virtue. The lowest virtue holds on to virtue. Therefore it has no virtue.

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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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Develop the strength of a man, but live as gently as a woman

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Great acts are made up of small deeds.

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Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken.

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