The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao is infinite, eternal. Why is it eternal? It was never born; thus it can never die. Why is it infinite?… — Laozi Copy Share Image
To be constantly without desire is the way to have a vision of the mystery of heaven and earth. For constantly to… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm - it comes from becoming still - in order to reflect and meditate on our… — Laozi Copy Share Image
“Too much brightness blinds the eyes. Too much sound deafens the ears. Too much flavour ruins the tongue. Chasing desires to excess… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao never does anything, yet through it all things are done. If powerful men and women could venter themselves in it,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
There is no greater sin than desire, No greater curse than discontent, No greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he… — Laozi Copy Share Image
It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao The name that can be named is not the eternal Name.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The True Person governs by emptying the heart of desire and filling the belly with food, weakening ambitions and strengthening bones. — Laozi Copy Share Image
If one desires to receive one must first give. This is called profound understanding. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Who is unhappy with little, won't be with much; who doesn't appreciate the small won't be able to take care of the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting… — Laozi Copy Share Image
There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than… — Laozi Copy Share Image
All things issue from it; all things return to it. To find the origin, trace back the manifestations. When you recognize the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Therefore, if a great kingdom humbles itself before a small kingdom, it shall make that small kingdom its prize. And if a… — Laozi Copy Share Image
All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The cords of passion and desire weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation makes you stiff and inflexible. The trap of… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If you close your mind in judgements and traffic with desires, your heart will be troubled. If you keep your mind from… — Laozi Copy Share Image
I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes as common as the grass. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Through return to simple living comes control of desires. In control of desires stillness is attained. In stillness the world is restored. — Laozi Copy Share Image
We desire to understand the world by giving names to the things we see, but these things are only the effects of… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage desires no desire, does not value rare treasures, learns without learning, recovers what people have left behind. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If you overesteem great men, people become powerless. If you overvalue possessions, people begin to steal. The Master leads by emptying people's… — Laozi Copy Share Image
I have no desire to desire, and people become like the uncarved wood by themselves. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven. — Laozi Copy Share Image
If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Can you dissolve your ego? Can you abandon the idea of self and other? Can you relinquish the notions of male and female, short… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect… — Laozi Copy Share Image
