"Become totally emptyQuiet the restlessness of the..." - Quote by Lao Tzu
Become totally emptyQuiet the restlessness of the mindOnly then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
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“A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step and if that step is the right step, it becomes the last step.”
“Fame or integrity: which is more important? Money or happiness: which is more valuable? Success or failure: which is more destructive? If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”
“The best leaders are those their people hardly know exist.The next best is a leader who is loved and praised.Next comes the one who is feared.The worst one is the leader that is despised ...The best leaders value their words, and use them sparingly.When they have accomplished their task,the people say, "Amazing!We did it, all by ourselves!”
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“Poor empty pants With nobody inside them.”
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“Quiet your mind and stop judging and resisting and manipulating the natural way.”
“In stillness the muddied water returns to clarity.”
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