Lao Tzu Quotes
601 BC – 531 BC
Ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, traditionally the founder of Taoism. The Tao Te Ching, attributed to him, is among the most translated works in world literature.
37 quotesAbout Lao Tzu on Wikipedia
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“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”
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“At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.”
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”
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“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”
“The Tao is called the Great Mother: empty yet inexhaustible, it gives birth to infinite worlds.”
“Thirty spokes unite at the single hub; it is the empty space which makes the wheel useful.”
“The more you use it, the more it produces; the more you talk of it, the less you understand.”
“A violent wind does not outlast the morning; a squall of rain does not outlast the day.”
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving.”
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”
“He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.”
“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.”
“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go.”
“The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.”
