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“When men lost their understanding of the Tao, intelligence came along, bringing hypocrisy with it.” quote by Lao Tzu — Download Open image

““When men lost their understanding of the Tao, intelligence came along, bringing hypocrisy with it.””

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“This is how they are able to continue and endure.”

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“Gravity is the root of lightness;”

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“Therefore the Tao is great;”

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“Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, and can welcome all things.”

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“What all men fear is indeed to be feared;”

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“Just remain in the center; watching. And then forget that you are there.”

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“This is what is called 'The mysterious Quality' (of the Tao).”

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“If you show yourself, you will not be seen. If you affirm yourself, you will not shine. If you boast, you will have no…

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“The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it is on the empty space (for the axle), that the use of the wheel…

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“To know and yet (think) we do not know is the highest (attainment); not to know (and yet think) we do know is a…

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“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty. He who is satisfied with his lot is rich; he who goes on acting with energy has a (firm) will. He who does not fail in the requirements of his position, continues long; he who…

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past; if you are anxious, you are living in the present; if you are at…

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