"The wise man does not lay up..." - Quote by Lao Tzu
The wise man does not lay up treasure. The more he expends on others, the more he gains for himself. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.
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“Not-knowing is true knowledge.Presuming to know is a disease.First realize that you are sick;then you can move toward health.”
“Close your mouth,block off your senses,blunt your sharpness,untie your knots,soften your glare,settle your dust.This is the primal identity.”
“The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager leads without dictating. This is intelligent non aggressiveness.”
More on Giving
“If I hadn't given my money away, I'd have had more than anyone else on the planet.”
“You cannot speak that which you do not know. You cannot share that which you do not feel. You cannot translate that which you do not have. And you cannot give that which you do not possess. To give it and to share it, and for it to be effective, you first need to have it. Good communication starts with good preparation.”
“Power flows to those who serve.”
More on Generosity
“Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear.”
“The one thing people are the most liberal with, is their advice.”
“If you have, give. If you learn, teach.”