See simplicity in the complicated. Achieve greatness in little things
Interpretation
Find clarity and greatness in the mundane and complex aspects of life.
This quote by Laozi encourages individuals to recognize and appreciate the simplicity that often resides within complicated situations. By focusing on the small, seemingly insignificant actions and details, one can achieve a sense of greatness and fulfillment, suggesting that true wisdom lies in understanding that even the most complex problems can be made simpler and manageable through a thoughtful approach.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth, emphasizing how small habits lead to significant change.
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.
Don't mind your make-up, you'd better make your mind up.
Meditation is the way in which we come to feel our basic inseparability from the whole universe, and what that requires is that we shut up.
Facts speak plainer than words
You can try, but you seem cleverer than Fudge, so I'd have thought you'd have learned from his mistakes. He tried intervening at Hogwarts. You might have noticed he's not Minister anymore, but Dumbledore's still headmaster. I'd leave Dumbledore alone, if I were you.
Sometimes, you get no second chance and that its best to accept the gifts the world offers you.
I daren't come and drink," said Jill. Then you will die of thirst," said the Lion. Oh dear!" said Jill, coming another step nearer."I suppose I must go and look for another stream then." There is no other stream," said the Lion.
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