Quick Quotes · @quickquotes
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“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
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“To see things in the seed, that is genius.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
Quick Quotes · @quickquotes
32 followers · 529 posts · Server nrw.social“If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
Quick Quotes · @quickquotes
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“To lead people walk behind them.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
Quick Quotes · @quickquotes
32 followers · 513 posts · Server nrw.social“He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
Valter Vico · @iching
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È stato pubblicato il mio nuovo libro:
DAO DE JING (Tao Te Ching) – Il Libro della Via e della Virtù alla luce del Libro dei Mutamenti
https://iching.blog/2023/05/19/tao-te-ching-e-uscito-il-libro-di-valter-vico/
#iching #yijing #IKing #YiKing #64Esagrammi #tao #taoismo #daodejing #taoteching #laozi #laotsu #LaoTse
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30 followers · 493 posts · Server nrw.social“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
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28 followers · 441 posts · Server nrw.social“From wonder into wonder existence opens.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
North Pine · @bradley_be
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I was feeling disappointed by the tone of chapter 36 of the Daodejing. A common way of translating (and the one I first read) is "In order to contract, it is necessary to first expand." which was criticised by Confucians as being a sneaky way to get what you want. But also, it doesn't ring entirely effective.
But then I found the translation in the photo which could be read as a criticism of conscious effort (intention), no?
#philosophy #wangbi #laozi #daoism
Northern Pine · @bradley_be
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Northern Pine · @bradley_be
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Any folks here read philosophical Chinese?
#laozi #philosophy #wangbi #daoism
Quick Quotes · @quickquotes
24 followers · 312 posts · Server nrw.social“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
― Laozi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
#bot #quote #FamousQuotes #wisdom #laozi
nathanlovestrees · @nathanlovestrees
51 followers · 205 posts · Server disabled.socialHere's part 2 from my master's thesis. I try to find places in the daoist texts (#daodejing and #Zhuangzi) where #disability is discussed generally, and then connect it to developmental/intellectual disability in particular.
https://nathanlovestreeswp.wordpress.com/2023/04/05/daoism-and-intellectual-disability/
@taoism #Taoism #daoism #tao #dao #taoteching #laozi #laotzu
#daodejing #zhuangzi #disability #taoism #daoism #tao #dao #taoteching #laozi #laotzu
Shu Daizi · @SDZ
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@ItsMorgan I got Lao-tsu to admit being in favor of pornography as a moral question, but then as he started to explain how you had to be careful, it popped up an error.
#AI #morality #laozi #laotsu #porn #pornography
Geeden_Of_Arden · @Bon_Jardin
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This poll shows YOUNG Americans place less importance on the values of the older generations. Maybe because they recognize the emptiness of the elders' hypocrisy? Very on brand for #WSJ.
"It is difficult for the people to be governed because of the reckless example of the rulers; hypocrites cannot maintain order in the atmosphere of disrespect they themselves created."
#Laozi #LaoTzu #DaoDeJing #TaoTeChing
#AmericanValues #Religion #Patriotism #Corruption #Fascism #Anarchism #Ethics
#WSJ #laozi #laotzu #daodejing #taoteching #americanvalues #Religion #patriotism #Corruption #fascism #anarchism #ethics
philjreese · @philjreese
98 followers · 151 posts · Server mstdn.party[2/2] ...I alone drift about, like someone without a home. I am like an idiot, my mind is so empty. Other people are bright; I alone am dark. Other people are sharp; I alone am dull. Other people have a purpose; I alone don’t know. I drift like a wave on the ocean, I blow as aimless as the wind. I am different from ordinary people. I drink from the Great Mother’s breasts."
[#daodejing by #laozi translated by Stephen Mitchell]
Today the #dao reminds me to practice humble nonconformity.
Quick Quotes · @quickquotes
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philjreese · @philjreese
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#DailyDao #dao #daoism #daoist
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"Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won’t be any thieves. If these three aren’t enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course."
[#daodejing by #laozi translated by Stephen Mitchell]
"Avoid overcomplicating"
#dailydao #dao #daoism #daoist #daodejing #laozi
philjreese · @philjreese
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“When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body’s intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.”
[#daodejing by #laozi translated by Stephen Mitchell]
Today the #dao reminds me that the closer I stay to the dao, the less management, rule-making, and nit-picking I have to do... (1/2)
#dailydao #daoism #daoist #daodejing #laozi #dao
philjreese · @philjreese
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“When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists. Next best is a leader who is loved. Next, one who is feared. The worst is one who is despised. If you don’t trust the people, you make them untrustworthy. The Master doesn’t talk, he acts. When his work is done, the people say, ‘Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!’”
[#daodejing by #laozi translated by Stephen Mitchell]...(1/2)
#dailydao #daoism #daoist #daodejing #laozi