Lao Tzu Quotes
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Kindness in thought leads to wisdom. Kindness in speech leads to eloquence. Kindness in action leads to love.
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The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
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Who can rest until the moment of action?
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The sage never strives for the great, and thereby the great is achieved.
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You will understand a great truth when you get to realize that what you do to others, you are doing to yourself.
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Don't think you can attain total awareness and whole enlightenment without proper discipline and practice. This is egomania. Appropriate rituals channel your emotions and life energy toward the light. Without the discipline to practice them, you will tumble constantly backward into darkness.
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Use the light to return to clarity.
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When you find the way/ others will find you./ Passing by on the road/ they will be drawn to your door./ The way that cannot be heard/ will be echoed in your voice./ The way that cannot be seen/ will be reflected in your eyes.
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I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes as common as the grass.
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Warriors say: I dare not be like the host, but would rather be like the guest. I dare not advance an inch, but would rather retreat a foot.
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Nature does not have to insist.
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Human being's essential nature is perfect and faultless.
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Peace is our natural state of being.
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Where there is no conflict, there is no fault.
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The usefulness of the pot lies in its emptiness.
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The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms.
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Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.
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The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own.
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Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.
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Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.
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Once you arrive {at a spontaneous awareness of the Great Oneness}, remember: it isn't necessary to struggle to maintain unity with it. All you have to do is participate in it.
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In work, do what you enjoy.
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To be learned, add something each day. To be enlightened drop something each day.
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.