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Quotations - Lao Tzo
The best fighter is never angry.
Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.
To the mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.
Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.
To understand the limitation of things, desire them.
Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
Because of a great love, one is courageous.
An over sharpened sword cannot last long.
When you accept yourself, the whole world accepts you.
Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere.
The way of heaven is to help and not harm.
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
He who talks more is soon exhausted.
Take care with the end as you do with the beginning.
The further one goes, the less one knows.
Our enemies are not demons, but human beings like ourselves.
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.
Do your work, then step back. The only path is serenity.
If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.
A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.
When there is no desire, all things are at peace.
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.
If you want to lead them you must place yourself behind them.
Go to the people. Live with them, learn from them, love them.
To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.
Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.
Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.
Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?
When wealth and honors lead to arrogance, this brings its evil on itself.
Governing a great nation is like handling a small fish — too much handling will spoil it.
Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, and can welcome all things.
He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while deeply loving someone gives you courage.
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, and compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.
A violent wind does not last for a whole morning; a sudden rain does not last for the whole day.
There is no disaster greater than not being content; there is no misfortune greater than being covetous.
To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; not to realize you do not understand is a defect.
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare yourself or compete, everyone will respect you.
The difficult problems in life always start off being simple. Great affairs always start off being small.
The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.
You are controlled by the one who makes you angry.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Jesus Christ and His Teachings
Way of enlightenment, wisdom, and understanding
America, a corrupt, depraved, shameless country
On integrity and the lack of it
The test of a person's Christianity is what he is
Ninety five percent of the problems that most people have come from personal foolishness
Liberalism, socialism and the modern welfare state
The desire to harm, a motivation for conduct
On Self-sufficient Country Living, Homesteading
Topically Arranged Proverbs, Precepts, Quotations. Common Sayings. Poor Richard's Almanac.
Theory on the Formation of Character
People are like radio tuners --- they pick out and listen to one wavelength and ignore the rest
Cause of Character Traits --- According to Aristotle
We are what we eat --- living under the discipline of a diet
Avoiding problems and trouble in life
Role of habit in formation of character
Personal attributes of the true Christian
What determines a person's character?
Love of God and love of virtue are closely united
Intellectual disparities among people and the power in good habits
Tools of Satan. Tactics and Tricks used by the Devil.
The Natural Way -- The Unnatural Way
Wisdom, Reason and Virtue are closely related
Knowledge is one thing, wisdom is another
My views on Christianity in America
The most important thing in life is understanding
We are all examples --- for good or for bad
Television --- spiritual poison
The Prime Mover that decides "What We Are"
Where do our outlooks, attitudes and values come from?
Sin is serious business. The punishment for it is real. Hell is real.
Self-imposed discipline and regimentation
Achieving happiness in life --- a matter of the right strategies
Self-control, self-restraint, self-discipline basic to so much in life