The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.


Lao Tzu

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By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try...
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Though neighboring communities overlook one an...
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Learn to lead in a nourishing manner. Learn to lead without being possessive. Learn to be helpful ...
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Close your mouth,
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blunt your sharpness,
untie your knots,
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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
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LAO TZU
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...
LAO TZU
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...
LAO TZU
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 ...
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Silence is a source of great strength.
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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!
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Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
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He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.
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Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus go...
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