Laozi

Laozi

Philosopher

Laozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of Taoism, known for his influential work 'Tao Te Ching', which explores the nature of existence and harmony.

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circa 600-500 BC
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"Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm - it comes from becoming still - in order to reflect and meditate on our inner wisdom and receive answers. A peaceful heart is one that is free from worry and rouble. It's becoming quiet so we can look at things quietly so we can more clearly understand them and thus come up with creative solutions. It is learning to live in the present. Freedom from desire leads to inner peace."

Heart Order Worry
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"He who does not trust enough will not be trusted."

Trust Taoism Doe
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"Learn to lead in a nourishing manner. Learn to lead without being possessive. Learn to be helpful without taking the credit. Learn to lead without coercion."

Volunteer Credit Coercion
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"The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering."

Letting Go World Courses
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"Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world."

Taoism World Want
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"Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere. Those who are skilled (in the Tao) do not dispute (about it); the disputatious are not skilled in it. Those who know (the Tao) are not extensively learned; the extensively learned do not know it."

Fancy Debate True Words
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"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 master settles her mind as the universe settles the stars in the sky. By connecting her mind with the subtle origin, she calms it. Once calmed, it naturally expands, and ultimately her mind becomes as vast and immeasurable as the night sky."

Stars Night Practice
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"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal Name."

Names Tao Te Ching Taoism
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"To have enough of enough is always enough."

Taoism Enough
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