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219 Tao quotes by 49 unique authors

Lao Tsu says the way of life is ancient, timeless. It is existence which he calls the Tao - a mysterious source, beyond understanding, and… — Frederick Lenz
Many sections are taken up with political discussions and how the way of the ruler, the merchant, the householder, and the army interact with the… — Frederick Lenz
Unconscious of the existence of Tao, beings live supposing themselves to be separate from the universal intelligence, supposing themselves to be powerful or to be… — Frederick Lenz
Chaos is not disorder. Chaos is the totality of existence. You could call it God. You could use the term, the Tao. I like chaos.… — Frederick Lenz
Enlightenment is part of everything and so our minds have to be very big to encompass all things, to understand all things - To see… — Frederick Lenz
The one who can dissolve her mind will suddenly discover the Tao at her feet... — Laozi
The first practice is the practice of undiscriminating virtue: take care of those who are deserving; also, and equally, take care of those who are… — Laozi
True zazen is surrendering every moment. But surrendering to what? It really does not matter what we call it: God or the Tao or the… — Dennis Merzel
If you persist in trying to attain what is never attained (It is Tao's gift), if you persist in making effort to obtain what effort… — Zhuangzi
When there is no more separation between 'this' and 'that,' it is called the still-point of the Tao. At the still point in the center… — Zhuangzi
Only the intelligent knows how to identify all things as one. . . . When one is at ease with himself, one is near Tao.… — Zhuangzi
The Tao principle is what happens of itself. — Laozi
The Tao is told is not the Tao. — Laozi
The Tao never acts with force, yet there is nothing that it can not do. — Laozi
The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao. — Laozi
As it acts in the world, the Tao is like the bending of a bow. The top is bent downward; the bottom is bent up.… — Laozi
Tao loves and nourishes all things, but does not dominate it over them. — Laozi
When good thing are accomplished, it does not claim (or name) them. This is Te, which is close in meaning to power or virtue. It… — Laozi
Intelligent people know others. Enlightened people know themselves. — Laozi
The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is as open as the sky. — Laozi
If you can find true contentment, it will last forever. — Laozi
Can you step back from your own mind and thus understand all things? — Laozi
Embrace simplicity. Put others first. Desire little. — Laozi
No disaster is worse than being discontented. — Laozi
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven. — Laozi

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