The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao." - The Tao that can be expressed in words is not the unchanging Tao. This refers to the concept of the ineffable nature of Tao, which transcends human language and understanding.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Wu-wei: Inaction or non-action, suggesting that the best way to achieve harmony with the universe is by going with the flow, rather than forcing actions.
He who knows does not speak; he who speaks does not know." - A practitioner of
Taoism seeks wisdom through silence and direct experience, not through words.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Jingguo yizhong li, chu yiqian biao - Each small action contributes to the ultimate goal, emphasizing the importance of persistence in Taoist practice.
The Tao is like a well: used but never exhausted, filled with water yet never full." - Tao is infinite and self-sustaining, always giving without depletion.
The mind like a mirror, clear and bright, reflects all things without becoming stained." - A Taoist encourages a clear and unbiased mind, reflecting the world without attachment or judgment.
Do not force what comes not naturally, nor hinder what flows naturally." - Embrace the natural order of things, avoiding unnecessary interference or resistance.
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." - Taoist strategy often involves outmaneuvering opponents through wisdom and non-violence, rather than brute force.
The Tao gives birth to one; One gives birth to two; Two gives birth to three; Three gives birth to the ten thousand." - The cosmic cycle of creation, showing how complexity arises from simplicity.
To live in accord with the Tao is like swimming; no effort is needed, for you are already floating." - Harmonious living comes from being in alignment with the natural flow of the universe.
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