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Him Quotes by Laozi
- Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth; from self-assertion, therefore…
- He who, conscious of being strong, is content to be weak, he shall be the paragon of mankind. Being the paragon of mankind, Virtue will…
- Therefore the Sage, wishing to be above the people, must by his words put himself below them; wishing to be before the people, he must…
- Gentleness brings victory to him who attacks, and safety to him who defends. Those whom Heaven would save, it fences round with gentleness.
- A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
- Gently eliminating all obstacles to his own understanding, he constantly maintains his unconditional sincerity. His humility, perseverance, and adaptability evoke the response of the universe…
- If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your…
- One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.
- A good manager is best when people barely know that he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise…
- Because he (the Sage) opposes no one, no one in the world can oppose him.
- People turn their eyes and ears to him (the sage), and the sage cares for them like his own children.
- When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and not…
- Find a teacher who is an integral being, a beacon who extends his light and virtue with equal ease to those who appreciate him and…
- A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A…
- 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 can…
- Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms. For every force there is…
- A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A…
- He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.
- He does not seek power - yet people follow him.
- He does not struggle with anyone - thus no one can vanquish him.
More Him Quotes
- I'm hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I'd be pulling… — Hank Aaron
- I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. — Aristotle
- A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler… — Aristotle
- Yes, all fundamentalists feel that in a secular society, God has been relegated to the margin, to the periphery and they are… — Karen Armstrong
- There is in every madman a misunderstood genius whose idea, shining in his head, frightened people, and for whom delirium was the… — Antonin Artaud
- To insult someone we call him 'bestial. For deliberate cruelty and nature, 'human' might be the greater insult. — Isaac Asimov
- Today, the Iraqi citizen sees that America is coming and wants to occupy his country and kill him, and he is willing… — Bashar al-Assad
- If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not… — Francis of Assisi