The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao. Laozi More Quotes by Laozi More Quotes From Laozi The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it. Laozi taoism sacred world Develop the strength of a man, but live as gently as a woman Laozi men Distortion upon distortion: . . . the more one uses the mind, the more confused one becomes. Laozi confused confusing confusion The sage acts by doing nothing. Laozi sage taoism doing-nothing Empty your mind of all thoughts. Laozi empty mind loss That which offers no resistance, overcomes the hardest substances. Laozi taoism substance overcoming The Master gives himself up to whatever the moment brings. He knows that he is going to die, and her has nothing left to hold on to: no illusions in his mind, no resistances in his body. He doesn't think about his actions; they flow from the core of his being. He holds nothing back from life; therefore he is ready for death, as a man is ready for sleep after a good day's work. Laozi good-day sleep life 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. Laozi confused smart people He who knows himself is enlightened. Laozi taoism hypocrisy inspirational What has no substance can penetrate what has no opening. Laozi taoism opening substance When wisdom and knowledge appear, great pretense arises. Laozi taoism arise knowledge The wise are not learned, the learned are not wise. Laozi learning wise life The Way is ever without action, yet nothing is left undone. Laozi taoism action way Can you step back from your own mind and thus understand all things? Laozi taoism mind steps Without desire there is stillness, and the world settles by itself. Laozi taoism desire world Prepare while it's easy. Laozi easy I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing. Laozi understanding mind knowledge The moment truth is asserted, it becomes false. Laozi truth-is moments What honor can there be without humility? What heights can be reached without being low? The pieces of a chariot are useless unless the work in accordance with the whole A man's life brings nothing unless he lives in accordance with the whole universe Playing one's part in accordance with the universe is true humility So whether you're a gem in the royal court or a stone on the common path If you accept your part with humility the glory of the universe will be yours Laozi humility men life The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there. Laozi taoism values use
