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Lao Tzu Quotes

«A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.»
«Heaven and earth are ruthless and treat the myriad creatures as straw dogs.»
«Because of a great love, one is courageous.»
Author: Lao Tzu (Philosopher)
«As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.»
Author: Lao Tzu (Philosopher)
«The Way of Heaven does not compete, and yet it skillfully achieves victory.»
«Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.»
«Favor and disgrace are like fear. Favor is in a higher place, and disgrace in a lower place. When you win them you are like being in fear, and when you lose them you are also like being in fear. So favor and disgrace are like fear.»
«If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.»
«The Way is empty yet use will not drain it.»
Author: Lao Tzu (Philosopher)
«It is the Vague and Elusive. Meet it and you will not see its head. Follow it and you will not see its back.»
Author: Lao Tzu (Philosopher) | Keywords: vague