Quotes by Taoism High and low rest on each other. Laozi highs-and-lowstaoismlows When the world is ruled according to the Way, the ghosts lose their power. The ghosts do not really lose their power, but it is not used to harm people. Laozi taoismpeopleworld The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own. Laozi sagetaoismcompassion The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done. Laozi taoismdoeneeds What is well planted will not be uprooted. Laozi taoismwells Only I am clumsy, like drifting on the waves of the sea, without direction. Laozi taoismcompassionsea Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live. Laozi taoismdare By moderation one can be generous. Laozi generoustaoismmoderation What has not yet emerged is easy to prevent. Laozi taoismeasy Those who know when to halt are unharmed. Laozi taoismhaltknows We hammer wood for a house, but it is the inner space that makes it liveable. Laozi taoismspacehouse Do you think you can make the world a better place? I do not think you can. It is already perfect. Laozi taoismperfectthinking When you are one with loss, the loss is experienced willingly. Laozi tao-chingtaoismloss Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge. Laozi taoismtrendsknowledge Movement overcomes cold. Laozi taoismmovementovercoming I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any. Laozi taoismevilinspirational The most fundamental seems fickle. Laozi fickletaoismfundamentals The highest virtue seems as low as a valley. Laozi taoismvalleyscompassion People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge. Laozi taoismtoo-muchpeople The Way is hidden and nameless. Still only the Way nourishes and completes. Laozi namelesstaoismway«89101112131415161718»
