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 He who talks more is sooner exhausted. Laozi dozing taoism inspirational There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting more. Laozi wanting-more desire inspirational Take care with the end as you do with the beginning Laozi take-care care inspirational Act without expectation. Laozi taoism expectations The wise man is one who knows what he does not know. Laozi taoism wise men The inner is the foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure. Laozi sage foundation treasure Arms are instruments of ill omen.... When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish. There is no glory in victory, and to glorify it despite this is to exult in the killing of men.... When great numbers of people are killed, one should weep over them with sorrow. When victorious in war, one should observe mourning rites. Laozi men war peace Can you be still and look inside?If so, then you know the truth is always available, and always responsive. Laozi spirituality truth-is looks To conquer others is to have power, to conquer yourself is to know the way. Laozi conquer knows way The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends... then self mastery can be sought. Laozi energy self mind Those who know do not speak; Those who speak do not know. Stop up the openings, Close down the doors, Rub off the sharp edges. Unravel all confusion. Harmonize the light, Give up contention: This is called finding the unity of life. Laozi giving-up light doors When you extend your goodwill in every direction, regardless of circumstances, you begin to see that we are all one. Laozi goodwill circumstances Take care of what is difficult while it is still easy, and deal with what will become big while it is yet small. Laozi bigs care easy You will understand a great truth when you get to realize that what you do to others, you are doing to yourself. Laozi realizing Without going outside, you may know the whole world! Laozi chinese may world The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees. Laozi sage taoism belly Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return to the family ties. Laozi taoism ties people To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service, whenever and wherever needed, without prejudice concerning the identity of those in need. Laozi practice time giving That which offers no resistance can enter where there is no space. Laozi taoism resistance space The well-run group is not a battlefield of egos. Laozi groups ego running
