Know the white, But keep the black, Be an example to the world! Being an example to the world, Ever true and unwavering, Return to the infinite.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding opposites and being a steadfast example for others.
Laozi's quote encourages individuals to recognize the dualities of existence, such as light and dark, while simultaneously embodying integrity and steadfastness. It suggests that by living authentically and consistently, one can inspire others and contribute positively to the world, reinforcing the idea of returning to a state of wholeness and infinite potential.
In practice
This quote can be used during a motivational speech about leadership.
If you understand others you are smart._x000D_ If you understand yourself you are illuminated._x000D_ If you overcome others you are powerful._x000D_ If you overcome yourself you have strength._x000D_ If you know how to be satisfied you are rich._x000D_ If you can act with vigor, you have a will._x000D_ If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting._x000D_ If you die without loss, you are eternal.
When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
There is no such thing as a faithless person; we either have faith in the power of love, or faith in the power of fear. For faith is an aspect of consciousness. Have faith in love, and fear will lose its power over you. Have faith in forgiveness, and your self-hatred will fall away. Have faith in miracles, and they will come to you.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle
That cotton trade was almost the deal breaker for me. It was at that point that I said, βMr. Stupid, why risk everything on one trade? Why not make your life a pursuit of happiness rather than pain?
Self-pity is a dead-end road. You make the choice to drive down it. It's up to you to decide to stay parked there or to turn around and drive out.
What makes a genius? The ability to see. To see what? The butterfly in a caterpillar, the eagle in an egg, the saint in a selfish person, life in death, unity in separation, God in the human and human in God and suffering as the form in which the incomprehensibility of God himself appears.
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