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Most Useful Quotes from Taoism

As China’s only indigenous religion, Taoism’s influence is found in everything from calligraphy and politics to medicine and poetry. It represents the unknown, and inspires us to go to places to discover more about our nature. Taoism has achieved an incredible resurgence in the West in recent years, and for good reason. It’s full of wisdom on how to live a life of passion while remaining detached and free of the ego. Here are my 5 favorite quotes from Taoist spiritual masters which provide a great introduction to mindfulness and the Taoist way of life. 1. Be faithful to your nature  “The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.” ― Ming-Dao Deng 2. Know yourself “A man who knows how little he knows is well, a man who kn