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219 Tao quotes by 49 unique authors

The Master has no mind of her own. She works with the mind of the people. She is good to people who are good. She… — Laozi
In harmony with the Tao, the sky is clear and spacious, the earth is solid and full, all creature flourish together, content with the way… — Laozi
The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to Two. Two gives birth to Three. Three gives birth to all things. All things have… — Laozi
The gentlest thing in the world overcomes the hardest thing in the world. That which has no substance enters where there is no space. This… — Laozi
The great Tao flows everywhere. All things are born from it, yet it doesn't create them. It pours itself into its work, yet it makes… — Laozi
She who is centered in the Tao can go where she wishes, without danger. She perceives the universal harmony, even amid great pain, because she… — Laozi
The Tao never does anything, yet through it all things are done. If powerful men and women could venter themselves in it, the whole world… — Laozi
Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper… — Laozi
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… — Laozi
The Tao can't be perceived. Smaller than an electron, it contains uncountable galaxies. If powerful men and women could remain centered in the Tao, all… — Laozi
When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in being lived by… — Laozi
Express yourself completely, then keep quiet. Be like the forces of nature: when it blows, there is only wind; when it rains, there is only… — Laozi
The Tao is great. The universe is great. Earth is great. Man is great. These are the four great powers. Man follows the earth. Earth… — Laozi
The heavy is the root of the light. The unmoved is the source of all movement. Thus the Master travels all day without leaving home.… — Laozi
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… — Laozi
Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in… — Laozi
When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace… — Laozi
The Tao is infinite, eternal. Why is it eternal? It was never born; thus it can never die. Why is it infinite? It has no… — Laozi
If you overesteem great men, people become powerless. If you overvalue possessions, people begin to steal. The Master leads by emptying people's minds and filling… — Laozi
Do It With Style It's not enough that we want to change the world. It's not enough that our product is incredibly complex and our… — Philip Rosedale
Tao is obscured when men understand only one pair of opposites, or concentrate only on a partial aspect of being. Then clear expression also becomes… — Zhuangzi
Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their… — Laozi
The master does his job and then stops. He understands that the universe is forever out of control, and that trying to dominate events goes… — Laozi
Every day, mindful practice. When the mind is disciplined then the Way can work for us. Otherwise, all we do is talk of Tao; everything… — Li Ching-Yuen
There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades everywhere… — Laozi

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