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Greater Quotes by Laozi
- The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet…
- There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.
- There is no calamity greater than lightly engaging in war.
- When a country is in harmony with the Tao, the factories make trucks and tractors. When a country goes counter to the Tao, warheads are…
- The generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an inch it is…
- There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.
- There is no greater crime than desire.
- There is no greater misfortune than greed.
- There is no greater disaster than discontent.
- When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends.
- There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting more.
- There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.
- There is no greater sin than desire, No greater curse than discontent, No greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he who knows that…
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- A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions. — Marcus Aurelius
- It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of… — Teresa of Avila
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- Chile has done a lot to rid itself of poverty, especially extreme poverty, since the return to democracy. But we still have… — Michelle Bachelet
- The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses and understanding. — Francis Bacon
- The more knowledge you have, the greater will be your fear of Allah. — Abu Bakr
- To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad. — Abu Bakr
- Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill at ease with yourself. — Honore de Balzac