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Lao Tsu Quotes

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If you’ve ever felt the pull of a simple, natural way of living, these ten snippets from Lao Tsu give a quick taste of that quiet power. Though the list is short, the ideas echo the broader currents of Taoism, Zen and other Eastern philosophies, so you might also enjoy the Tao Te Ching overview or the Zen koan collection for deeper context.

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Lao Tsu doesn't seem to hold to much stock for words or phrases or teachings.

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Lao Tsu says the way of life is water, to be fluid.

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If you are interested in Taoism, I would suggest that you read the Way of Life by Lao Tsu, the founder of…

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Sri Krishna's message is the message of anyone who comes from far away. His message is the same as Buddha, Lao Tsu,…

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Lao Tsu uses the anology of the tree. The old hard tree breaks and falls when the wind blows. The young tree…

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You can focus on Jesus or Buddha or Krishna, Ramakrishna, Lao Tsu, Yukteswar, Yogananda, Vivekananda, any of the great spiritual teachers who…

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Lao Tsu always points a finger directly to us. He says we must begin with ourselves. It's impossible to bring order into…

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Taoism is not a religion, although perhaps it has been made into one by some people. Lao Tsu's way of life occurs…

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Lao Tsu found Taoism easy to reconcile withthe world of human beings, which is interesting because with all the nature imagery, one…

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Lao Tsu says the way of life is ancient, timeless. It is existence which he calls the Tao - a mysterious source,…

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Frederick Lenz 10 quotes