Category Quotations

Lao Tzu says: “Do you imagine the universe is…”

Lao Tzu says: “Do you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and look out at the stars. This practice should answer the question. The superior person settles her mind as the universe settles the stars…

Lao Tzu says: “Do not look only at yourself…”

Lao Tzu says: “Do not look only at yourself, and you will see much. Do not justify yourself, and you will be distinguished. Do not brag, and you will have merit. Do not be prideful, and your work will endure.”

Lao Tzu says: “Colors blind the eye…”

Lao Tzu says: “Colors blind the eye. Sounds deafen the ear. Flavors numb the taste. Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart. The Master observes the world but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go.…

Lao Tzu says: “Because one believes in oneself…”

Lao Tzu says: “Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.”

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