Desire Quotes
When there is no desire, all things are at peace.
"When there is no desire, all things are at peace."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Reducing compulsive wanting allows greater calm and less conflict.
Key takeaway:
Notice a desire before letting it direct your actions.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 37, Stephen Mitchell version
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThis is a translator’s modern English rendering, not Laozi’s original English wording.
