Lao Tzu Quotes
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In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
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Those who understand others are clever, those who understand themselves are wise.
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Those who stay where they are will endure.
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Creating without claiming, Doing without taking credit, Guiding without interfering, This is Primal Virtue.
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The wise trusts not only to his physical eyes - thus he can see clearly.
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One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.
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The Way to do is to be.
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Those who know it do not speak about it. Those who speak about it do not know it.
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What's the difference between beautiful and ugly?
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High and low rest on each other.
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Only fools seek power, and the greatest fools seek it through force.
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Realize thy Simple Self, Embrace thy Original Nature.
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Giving birth and nourishing, Bearing yet not possessing, Working yet not taking credit, Leading yet not dominating, This is the Primal Virtue.
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If you want to be given everything, give everything up.
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He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.
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First and last follow each other.
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When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.
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Knowing others is to be clever. Knowing yourself is to be enlightened. Overcoming others requires force. Overcoming yourself requires strength.
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If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.
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Supreme good is like water. Water greatly benefits all things, without conflict. It flows through places that people loathe. Thereby it is close to the Way.