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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
-- Lao Tsu


The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves
and robbers there will be.

-- Lao Tsu


He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
-- Lao Tsu


Who does not trust enough will not be trusted.
-- Lao Tsu


He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
-- Lao Tsu


Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about
can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.
-- Lao Tsu


A journey of a thousand miles starts under one's feet.
-- Lao Tsu


The farther you go, the less you know.
-- Lao Tsu, "Tao Te Ching"


He who knows others is wise.
He who knows himself is enlightened.
-- Lao Tsu


A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
-- Lao Tsu


He who knows others is wise.
He who knows himself is enlightened.
-- Lao Tsu


A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
-- Lao Tsu


The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and
robbers there will be.

-- Lao Tsu


In dwelling, be close to the land.
In meditation, delve deep into the heart.
In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.
In speech, be true.
In work, be competent.
In action, be careful of your timing.
-- Lao Tsu


A violent man will die a violent death.
-- Lao Tsu


He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
-- Lao Tsu


To lead people, you must follow behind.
-- Lao Tsu


The farther you go, the less you know.
-- Lao Tsu, "Tao Te Ching"


The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and
robbers there will be.
-- Lao Tsu


Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
-- Lao Tsu


He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
-- Lao Tsu


The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and
robbers there will be.
-- Lao Tsu


Great acts are made up of small deeds.
-- Lao Tsu


Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Don't overdo it.
-- Lao Tsu


Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about
can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.
-- Lao Tsu


To lead people, you must follow behind.
-- Lao Tsu


Who does not trust enough will not be trusted.
-- Lao Tsu


A journey of a thousand miles starts under one's feet.
-- Lao Tsu


A violent man will die a violent death.
-- Lao Tsu


Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Don't overdo it.
-- Lao Tsu