“Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.”
— Lao Tzu
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Love is of all passions the strongest,
“Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.”
— Lao Tzu
Author: Lao Tzu
Category: love
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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is
“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.”
— Lao Tzu
Author: Lao Tzu
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The words of truth are always paradoxical.
“The words of truth are always paradoxical.”
— Lao Tzu
Author: Lao Tzu
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Govern a great nation as you would
“Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.”
— Lao Tzu
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Category: great
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A leader is best when people barely
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”
— Lao Tzu
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The power of intuitive understanding will protect
“The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.”
— Lao Tzu
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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when
“When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.”
— Lao Tzu
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Category: truth
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Of all that is good, sublimity is
“Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.”
— Lao Tzu
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Category: good
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Music in the soul can be heard
“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”
— Lao Tzu
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Category: music
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Silence is a source of great strength.
“Silence is a source of great strength.”
— Lao Tzu
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Category: great
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