454 Quotes by Lao Tzu


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    When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

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    Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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    Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.

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    The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

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    At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

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    The journey of a thousand leagues begins from beneath your feet.

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