Laozi — "The sage is sharp but not cutting, pointed but not piercing, straightforward but…"
The sage is sharp but not cutting, pointed but not piercing, straightforward but not unrestrained, brilliant but not dazzling.
Get This Quote & Author's Image Illustrated On:
Click any product to generate a realistic preview (~30s). Up to 3 at a time.
More from Laozi
"When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."
"The five colors blind the eye. The five notes deafen the ear. The five tastes dull the palate."
"The great square has no corners. The great vessel takes a long time to complete. The great sound is faint. The great image has no form."
"Use justice to rule a country. Use surprise to wage war. Use non-action to govern the world."
"When the great Tao is lost, there is 'benevolence' and 'righteousness'."
Verification
Unverifiable
Found in 1 providers: deepseek
1 source checked