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Tao Te Ching
THE TAOISM OF LAO TZU
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The Ancient Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. 389 quotes from the foremost Taoist classic, divided into 51 prominent topics. Click the image to see the book at Amazon (paid link). |
Tao QuotesThe Ancients
Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.
The ancients said: Hulk to be whole.
Why did the ancients praise the Way? Did they not say it was because you find what you seek and are saved from your wrongdoings?
In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
Nobility
Dignified, like a guest.
The noble must make humility his root.
Cultivate virtue in yourself, and it will be true.
When much virtue is achieved, nothing is not overcome.
Excellence
To retreat after a work well done is Heaven’s Way.
A good wanderer leaves no trace.
A good speaker does not stutter.
A good counter needs no calculator.
A good door needs no lock, still it can’t be opened.
A good mooring needs no knot, still no one can untie it.
Role Model
Being a model to the world, eternal virtue will never falter in you, and you return to the boundless.
When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
Those who are unswerving have resolve.
Tao Quote Categories
Here are the 388 Tao quotes extracted from the Tao Te ching by Lao Tzu, sorted into 19 topics. Each Tao quote has a link to its chapter in the book.
Tao, the Way quotes
Nature and the world quotes
Knowledge and wisdom quotes
Opposites and paradoxes quotes
Non-action and action quotes
Prevention and patience quotes
Moderation and modesty quotes
Humility and compassion quotes
Desire, wealth and greed quotes
Good and bad quotes
Role Models quotes
Simplicity, stillness and silence quotes
Fear and imperfection quotes
The female, child and family quotes
Yielding quotes
Rulers and government quotes
Longevity and death quotes
Seeing clearly quotes
War and violence quotes
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