Excess Quote by Laozi
“He who holds on to the Way seeks no excess. Since he lacks excess, he can grow old in no need to be renewed.”
About This Quote
Source Text: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 38, c. 400 BC
Holding to the Way avoids excess; without excess, one ages naturally without needing renewal.
In simple terms: Follow the Way, avoid excess, age naturally.
Key Takeaway
Live simply, avoid overindulgence.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
longevity
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily life
- health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
the Tao
moderation
natural aging
Questions to Reflect On
- What excess do you cling to?
- How can you practice moderation daily?
A Different Perspective
Excess can be subtle and hard to recognize.
![“Look at what I am proposing, and we [wih Bernie Sanders] have a vigorous agreement here. We both want to reign in the excesses of Wall Street. I also want to reign in the excesses of Johnson Controls that we bailed out when they were an autoparts company, and we saved the auto industry, and now…” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea8/hillary-clinton-51_agreement_look-at-what-i-am-proposing-and-we-wih-b_49820.jpg)