The good man is the teacher of the bad, And the bad is the material from which the good may learn. He who does not value the teacher, Or greatly care for the material, Is greatly deluded although he may be learned. Such is the essential mystery.
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This quote is just one of 40 total Lao-tzu quotes in our collection. Lao-tzu is known for saying 'The good man is the teacher of the bad, And the bad is the material from which the good may learn. He who does not value the teacher, Or greatly care for the material, Is greatly deluded although he may be learned. Such is the essential mystery.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires.
This quote is just one of 40 total Lao-tzu quotes in our collection. Lao-tzu is known for saying 'The good man is the teacher of the bad, And the bad is the material from which the good may learn. He who does not value the teacher, Or greatly care for the material, Is greatly deluded although he may be learned. Such is the essential mystery.' as well as some of the following quotes.