Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial they abide with realities, they do not remain with what is showy. The one they discard, the other they hold.
Laozi
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Laozi
Archivist
Philosopher
Writer
Lao-tze
Lao Tzu
Lao-tzu
Lao-tsu
Li Er
Laotze
Character
Abide
Live
Substantial
Great
Realities
Men
Superficial
Remain
Stay
Hold
Showy
Reality
Discard
More quotes by Laozi
An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.
Laozi
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
Laozi
Moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue.
Laozi
True words aren't eloquent eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point men who need to prove their point aren't wise. The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is. The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.
Laozi
Excellent warriors are not violent.
Laozi
Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.
Laozi
Having reached a high level of realization (or having accomplished anything in life), don't get excited or puffed up with pride but remain calm, humble, and in perfect equanimity if you want to continue in this deep state of consciousness.
Laozi
Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it's own accord.
Laozi
The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends... then self mastery can be sought.
Laozi
The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.
Laozi
Failure is the foundation of success: success is the lurking place of failure.
Laozi
There is no greater disaster than discontent.
Laozi
Searching for precious goods leads astray.
Laozi
Much knowledge will corrupt the heart,/When partly understood,/And so the people grow too smart,/But neither wise nor good.
Laozi
The mature person perceives the fruitlessness of rigid, external methodologies.
Laozi
Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then the Tao will loom into view.
Laozi
Knowing the bright, but clinging to the dark, you become a model to the world.
Laozi
The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.
Laozi
The female always surpasses the male with stillness. In her stillness she is yielding.
Laozi
To know and not to do is not yet to know.
Laozi
