Lao Tzu

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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