Doe Quotes by Laozi

He who stands on tiptoe does not stand firm.

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A good calculator does not need artificial aids.

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He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.

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He does not praise himself - yet he is respectable.

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A good speaker does not stutter.

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He does not seek power - yet people follow him.

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A violent wind does not last for a whole morning.

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Water does not force its way.

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He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.

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Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.

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He does not struggle with anyone - thus no one can vanquish him.

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Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.

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Tao loves and nourishes all things, but does not dominate it over them.

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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

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The one who does not stray away from her/his nature will live long.

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The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.

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The sage desires no desire, does not value rare treasures, learns without learning, recovers what people have left behind.

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The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better…

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The master does his job and then stops. He understands that the universe is forever out of control, and that trying to…

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A violent wind does not outlast the morning; a squall of rain does not outlast the day. Such is the course of…

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The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not…

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Praise of power leads to weakness; Love of things leads to loss; The wise one leads by filling people's hearts; He destroys…

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One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things but moves in harmony with the present…

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Does one scent appeal more than another? Do you prefer this flavor, or that feeling? Is your practice sacred and your work…

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Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth;…

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True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their…

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When good thing are accomplished, it does not claim (or name) them. This is Te, which is close in meaning to power…

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The good man is the teacher of the bad, And the bad is the material from which the good may learn. He…

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The Tao never does anything, yet through it all things are done. If powerful men and women could venter themselves in it,…

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A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One…

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Without going out-of-doors, one can know all he needs to know. Without even looking out of his window, one can grasp the…

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How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering…

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Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms. For every…

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Weapons are the tools of violence;all decent men detest them.Weapons are the tools of fear;a decent man will avoid themexcept in the…

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Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear. What does it mean that success is a dangerous as…

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He (the Sage) does not show off, therefore he shines.

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He who walks on tip-toe does not walk on solid ground.

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Nature does not have to insist.

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The wise does not think that only he is right -thus he knows the truth.

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He does not feel pity for himself - thus he can successfully develop.

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