Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.
Founder of Taoism
Attributed, but not a direct quote from the Tao Te Ching.
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"The whole world knows that the good is good, and this is how evil arises. The whole world knows that the beautiful is beautiful, and this is how ugliness arises."
Shocking"The sage's Way is to act and not to contend."
Philosophical"The sage wears rough clothing and holds the jewel in his heart."
Strange & Unusual"Abandon sageliness and discard wisdom, and the people will benefit a hundredfold. Abandon benevolence and discard righteousness, and the people will return to filial piety and paternal love. Abandon s…"
Shocking"Therefore it is because the sage never attempts to be great that he succeeds in becoming great."
Philosophical