So the unwanting soul
sees what's hidden,
and the ever-wanting soul
sees only what it wants.


Lao Tzu

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Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.
LAO TZU
Kindness in words creates confidence, kindness in thinking creates profoundness, kindness in feeling...
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone...
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Love is not written on paper, for paper can be erased. Nor is it etched on stone, for stone can be b...
LAO TZU
The person of superior integrity
does not insist upon his integrity.
For this reason, he ...
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Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautifu...
LAO TZU
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
LAO TZU
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest t...
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
LAO TZU
Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey ...
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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
LAO TZU
Great acts are made up of small deeds.
LAO TZU
He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted.
LAO TZU
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
LAO TZU
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
LAO TZU
Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.
LAO TZU
If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.
LAO TZU
When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.
LAO TZU
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
LAO TZU
The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
LAO TZU
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.
LAO TZU
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is smal...
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The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name....
LAO TZU
From caring comes courage.
LAO TZU
Because of a great love, one is courageous.
LAO TZU
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
LAO TZU
When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'
LAO TZU
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorro...
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The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his...
LAO TZU
The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.
LAO TZU
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
LAO TZU
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect ...
LAO TZU
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lack...
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Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see...
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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest ...
LAO TZU
Silence is a source of great strength.
LAO TZU
Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.
LAO TZU
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
LAO TZU
Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.
LAO TZU
Love is a decision - not an emotion!
LAO TZU
Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
LAO TZU
He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.
LAO TZU