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 Can you comprehend everything in the four directions and still do nothing? Laozi taoism four stills The superior student listens to the Way and follows it closely. The average student listens to the Way and follows some and some not. The lesser student listens to the Way and laughs out loud. If there were no laughter it would not be the Way. Laozi laughter average knowledge The Great Vessel takes long to complete. Laozi vessel taoism long The best soldiers are not warlike; the best fighters do not lose their temper. The greatest conquerors are those who overcome their enemies without strife. The greatest directors of men are those who yield place to others. This is called the Virtue of not striving, the capacity for directing mankind; this is being the compeer of Heaven. It was the highest goal of the ancients. Laozi yield humility men Do not look only at yourself, and you will see much. Do not justify yourself, and you will be distinguished. Do not brag, and you will have merit. Do not be prideful, and your work will endure. Laozi merit inspirational looks The sage does not attempt anything very big, and thus achieves greatness. Laozi sage greatness doe Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty when it is still easy, do the great while it is still small. The most difficult things in the world must be done while they are easy; the greatest things in the world must be done while they are small. Laozi enmity important done Why separate your spiritual life and your practical life? To an integral being, there is no such distinction. Laozi being-there spiritual life Weapons are the tools of violence;all decent men detest them.Weapons are the tools of fear;a decent man will avoid themexcept in the direst necessityand, if compelled, will use themonly with the utmost restraint.Peace is his highest value.If the peace has been shattered,how can he be content?His enemies are not demons,but human beings like himself.He doesn't wish them personal harm.Nor does he rejoice in victory.How could he rejoice in victoryand delight in the slaughter of men?He enters a battle gravely,with sorrow and with great compassion,as if he were attending a funeral Laozi compassion men peace Without the tao, Kindness and compassion are replaced by law and justice; Faith and trust are supplanted by ritual and ceremony. Laozi compassion law kindness The master understands that the universe is forever out of control Laozi universe masters forever The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream. Laozi mystery water lying Deal with the small before it becomes large. Laozi deals Fine words are traded. Noble deeds gain respect. But people who are not good, why abandon them? Laozi fine-words taoism people Stillness is the ruler of haste. Laozi rulers taoism haste For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions. Laozi business wisdom wise When the student is ready the teacher will appear. Laozi wisdom education inspirational Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Laozi opportunity-for-success weed dream The way is light and fluid for the man with Laozi letting-go inspirational men Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men. Laozi army humility leadership
