Quotes from Lao Tzu

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.

The best fighter is never angry.

Too much thinking causes confusion and anxietybetter to stick with the simplicity of Tao

Let go of rousing speechand identification with thoughtsUntil your endyou will never be jaded

As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.

The Master, by residing in the Tao, sets an example for all beings.Because he doesn't display himself, people can see his light.Because he has nothing to prove, people can trust his

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.

The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.

The more laws and restrictions there are, The poorer people become....The more rules and regulations, The more thieves and robbers.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

Silence is a source of great strength.

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

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Watch your step.

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

There isa time to liveand a time to diebut never to reject the moment.

There is no illusion greater than fear.

Heaven's net is wide, but its mesh is fine

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.

The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.