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H appiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

T he wise man knows that it is better to sit on the banks of a remote mountain stream than to be emperor of the whole world.

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

R ewards and punishment is the lowest form of education.

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

A path is made by walking on it.

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

O nce upon a time, I dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was myself. Soon I awaked, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly, dreaming I am a man.

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

F low with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: Stay centred by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

T he fish trap exists because of the fish. Once you’ve gotten the fish you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit. Once you’ve gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words exist because of meaning. Once you’ve gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can talk with him?

Tchuang Tzu quote, Daoism

N o evil act is worse than an inordinate desire.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

J ogging overcomes cold; Quietude overcomes heat.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

O utstanding achievement seems imperfect, yet its function is not compromised.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

U gliness arises, when everybody knows what is beautiful.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

W hen goodness is lost there is morality.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

T he hard and mighty lie beneath the ground whiles the tender and weak dance on the breeze above.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

I f you want to lead them you must place yourself behind them.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

T he master observes the world but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. He prefers what is within to what is without.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

A good traveller leaves no tracks. Good speech lacks fault-finding.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

J ust remain in the centre; watching. And then forget that you are there.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

T rue words are not fancy. Fancy words are not true. The good do not debate. Debaters are not good.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

T he wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

H e who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

L et it be still, and it will gradually become clear.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

L ove is a decision - not an emotion!

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

T o bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

D o not conquer the world with force, for force only causes resistance. Thorns spring up when an army passes. Years of misery follow a great victory. Do only what needs to be done without using violence.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

B e like water.

Lao Tzu quote, Daoism

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Wisdom and teachings of daoist religion

Wisdom and teachings of
daoist religion