Those who of old were good practicers of Tao did not use it to make people bright, but rather used it to make them simple. Laozi More Quotes by Laozi More Quotes From Laozi Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world. Laozi taoism victory goal When many people are killed, they should be mourned and lamented. Those who are victorious in war should follow the rites of funerals. Laozi funeral war people The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed. Laozi deep-water taoism states The forceful and violent will not die from natural causes. Laozi taoism causes natural When the Way governs the world, the proud stallions drag dung carriages. When the Way is lost to the world, war horses are bred outside the city. Laozi horse cities war Those who have compassion when they do battle will be victorious. Those who likewise defend themselves will be safe. Heaven will rescue and protect them with compassion. Laozi taoism compassion heaven Excellent soldiers are not furious. Laozi taoism excellent soldier Excellent conquerors do not engage. Laozi conqueror taoism excellent Warriors say: I dare not be like the host, but would rather be like the guest. I dare not advance an inch, but would rather retreat a foot. Laozi taoism warrior feet No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure. Laozi taoism risk enemy When equal armies battle, the grieving one will be victorious. Laozi taoism army grieving The unyielding army will not win. Laozi taoism army winning When bitter enemies make peace, surely some bitterness remains. Laozi taoism bitterness enemy Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used. Laozi taoism weapons soldier The wise man looks back into the past, and does not grieve over what is far off, nor rejoice over what is near; for he knows that time is without end. Laozi wise men past Whatever one cultivates, is what one becomes. Laozi martial-arts art The greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries. Laozi teacher giving art The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager leads without dictating. This is intelligent non aggressiveness. Laozi successful struggle peace Much knowledge will corrupt the heart,/When partly understood,/And so the people grow too smart,/But neither wise nor good. Laozi smart wise education Be merciful, moderate, and modest. Laozi modest merciful modesty
