Freedom Quotes
He is free from self- display, and therefore he shines.
"He is free from self- display, and therefore he shines."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
The sage gains influence through freedom from ostentatious self-promotion.
Key takeaway:
Let useful work speak without constant display.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, chapter 22; James Legge translation.
Who actually said this?
Exact clause appears in Legge's English rendering; credit the translator when citing this wording.
