Laozi Quotes, Nature Quotes, Expectations Quotes

The fourth (of the four cardinal virtues) is supportiveness: this manifests as service to others without expectation of reward. (Paraphrased: Such service is not a mere conforming to some external rule of behavior, but instead a manifestation of your original nature).

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Going back to the origin is called peace; it means reversion to destiny. Reversion to destiny is called eternity. Those who know eternity are called enlightened.

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I observe myself and I come to know others.

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In ancient times, people said that imperfect moves to becoming perfect. Are these words vain? No! Truly, by gaining Unity you come to Perfection!

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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.

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Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere. Those who are skilled (in the Tao) do not dispute (about it); the disputatious are not skilled in it. Those who know (the Tao) are not extensively learned; the extensively learned do not know it.

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Geese are white, crows are black. No argument will change this.

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There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades everywhere and never becomes exhausted. It may be regarded as the Mother of the Universe. I do not know its name. If I am forced to give It a name, I call it Tao, and I name it as supreme.

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The Way to Heaven has no favorites. It is always with the good man.

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If you want to accord with the Tao, just do your job, then let go.

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Observe how endings become beginnings.

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Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then the Tao will loom into view.

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You cannot receive what you don't give. Outflow determines inflow.

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If Heaven were not clear it might rend. If Earth were not firm it might crumble.

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The truly great ones rely on substance, and not on surface, hold on to the fruit, and not to the flower.

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The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.

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Of the second-rate leaders people speak respectfully saying, "He has done this, he has done that." Of the first-rate leaders, they do not say this. They say, "We have done it all ourselves."

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If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish. If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given. This is called the subtler perception of the way things are. The soft overcomes the hard. The slow overcomes the fast. Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

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For one gains by losing And loses by gaining.

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By compassion one can be brave.

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