Best Taoism Wisdom
548 Taoism quotes by 22 unique authors
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Those who stand on their toes are not steady.
— Laozi
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Those who take long steps cannot keep the pace.
— Laozi
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The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance.
— Laozi
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Those who know when it is enough will not perish.
— Laozi
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Those who are content suffer no disgrace.
— Laozi
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To have enough of enough is always enough.
— Laozi
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Seal the openings, shut the doors, dull the sharpness, untie the knots, dim the light, become one with the dust. This is called the profound…
— Laozi
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When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.
— Laozi
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The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness.
— Laozi
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By moderation one can be generous.
— Laozi
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Let the country be small, and the inhabitants few.
— Laozi
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Because he (the Sage) demands no honor, he will never be dishonored.
— Laozi
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Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
— Laozi
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He (the Sage) does not show off, therefore he shines.
— Laozi
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Those who show off do not shine.
— Laozi
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Those who are self-righteous are not prominent.
— Laozi
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Those who boast are not respected.
— Laozi
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Those who praise themselves do not prevail.
— Laozi
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The sage does not strive to be great. Thereby he can accomplish the great.
— Laozi
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Do not strive for the shine of jade, but clatter like stone.
— Laozi
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The sage wears coarse clothes, concealing jade.
— Laozi
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
— Laozi
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The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.
— Laozi
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Those who stay where they are will endure.
— Laozi
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Without stepping out the door, you can know the world.
— Laozi
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