Lao Tzu Quotes

"The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own."

"Advise the ruler to govern the state as one cooks a small fish - that is, don't turn it so often in the pan that it disintegrates"

"Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone."

"By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever"

"Music in the soul can be heard by the universe."

"Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy."

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."

"To lead people, walk beside them... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!'"

"The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms"

"The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies without even having to fight them."

"Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength."

"Because of a great love, one is courageous."

"To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage."

"Kindness in giving creates love."

"Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself."

"He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them"

"If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence."

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

"When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder."

"The more laws are enacted and taxes assessed, the greater the number of lawbreakers and tax evaders"