The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls, but in the space within to be lived in. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Great accomplishment seems imperfect, Yet it does not outlive its usefulness. Great fullness seems empty, Yet it cannot be exhausted. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The very highest is barely known. Then comes that which people know and love, Then that which is feared, Then that which… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Heaven's Way does not contend, yet it certainly triumphs. It does not speak, yet it certainly answers. It does not summon, yet… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, Having bestowed all he has on others,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Of all things, none does not revere the Way and honor virtue. Reverence of the Way and honoring virtue were not demanded… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Great Tao flows everywhere, to the left and to the right, all things depend on it to exist, and it does… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The wise man looks back into the past, and does not grieve over what is far off, nor rejoice over what is… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The one who does not honor the teacher and the one who does not honor the task, although ever so knowledgeable, they… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Way of Heaven does not complete, and yet it skillfully achieves victory. It does not speak, and yet it skillfully responds… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do nothing, and leave nothing undone. ["Doing nothing" is what happens when the doer disappears, it isn't something that one does or… — Laozi Copy Share Image
It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The best people are like water, which benefits all things and does not compete with them. It stays in lowly places that… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He who regards the world as he does the fortune of his own body can govern the world. He who loves the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The wise man does not lay up treasure. The more he expends on others, the more he gains for himself. The more… — Laozi Copy Share Image
...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven. — Laozi Copy Share Image
If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Can you dissolve your ego? Can you abandon the idea of self and other? Can you relinquish the notions of male and female, short… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He (the sage) is good to those who are good. He is also good to those who are not good. That is the virtue… — Laozi Copy Share Image
There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades… — Laozi Copy Share Image
What is a good man but a bad man's teacher? What is a bad man but a good man's job? If you do not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
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