“Therefore the sage, in the exercise of his government, empties their minds, fills their bellies, weakens their wills, and strengthens their bones.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Colors blind the eye Sounds deafen the ear. Flavors numb the taste. Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The sage has in the world an appearance of indecision, and keeps his mind in a state of indifference to all.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“not to show them what is likely to excite their desires is the way to keep their minds from disorder.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Make the earth a dwelling place. Cultivate the heart and mind. Practice benevolence. Stand by your word. Govern with equity. Serve skillfully.… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Colour's five hues from th' eyes their sight will take; Music's five notes the ears as deaf can make; The flavours five… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The sage has no mind of his own. He is aware of the needs of others. I am good to people who… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“As to the roaming of sages, They move in utter emptiness, Let their minds meander in the great nothingness; They run beyond… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“If you show yourself, you will not be seen. If you affirm yourself, you will not shine. If you boast, you will have no… — Lao Tzu Copy Share
“The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it is on the empty space (for the axle), that the use of the wheel… — Lao Tzu Copy Share
“To know and yet (think) we do not know is the highest (attainment); not to know (and yet think) we do know is a… — Lao Tzu Copy Share
“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is… — Lao Tzu Copy Share
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past; if you are anxious, you are living in the present; if you are at… — Lao Tzu Copy Share
“Simplicity without a name Is free from all external aim. With no desire, at rest and still, All things go right as of their… — Lao Tzu Copy Share
