Simple Quotes by Laozi

12 Simple quotes by Laozi

Laozi’s ancient wisdom on simplicity is distilled into twelve brief verses that invite you to flow with nature. Each line offers a quiet reminder that less can be more, especially when aligned with the Tao.

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Simple, like uncarved wood.

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Realize thy Simple Self, Embrace thy Original Nature.

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Nature's way is simple and easy, but men prefer the intricate and artificial.

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Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.

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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.

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Those who of old were good practicers of Tao did not use it to make people bright, but rather used it to…

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Through return to simple living comes control of desires. In control of desires stillness is attained. In stillness the world is restored.

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By following this simple path, you become extraordinary, unfathomable, a being of profound cosmic subtlety. You outlive time and space by realizing…

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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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Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear.…

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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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The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people…

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