Laozi Quotes About Benevolence
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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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When the great Tao is abandoned, benevolence and righteousness arise.
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Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return to the family ties.
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The highest benevolence acts without purpose.
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When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.
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