Quotes by Taoism Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold. Laozi taoism people knowledge The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth. Laozi taoism dwelling doe The perfect square lacks corners. Laozi taoism squares perfect My words have an origin. My deeds have a sovereign. Truly, because people do not understand this, they do not understand me. Laozi taoism people knowledge If you search everywhere, yet cannot find what you are seeking, it is because what you seek is already in your possession. Laozi taoism tao-te-ching wisdom The light of the Way seems dim. Laozi taoism light way The Tao is told is not the Tao. Laozi tao taoism Misery is what happiness rests upon. Happiness is what misery lurks beneath. Laozi taoism misery It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great. Laozi taoism doe desire The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience. Laozi taoism demand way Not praising the deserving prevents envy. Laozi taoism envy praise The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself. Laozi sage taoism doe When nothing is done, nothing is left undone. Laozi taoism tao-te-ching done Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. Laozi taoism enlightening honesty If you want to become full, let yourself be empty. Laozi taoism tao-te-ching want Excellent warriors are not violent. Laozi taoism warrior excellent The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness. Laozi taoism able feelings Peace and quiet govern the world. Laozi taoism quiet world Who can rest until the moment of action? Laozi taoism moments action A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered. Laozi tiresome taoism multitudes «4567891011121314»
