Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms. For every… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course? Can you step back from you own mind… — Laozi Copy Share Image
. . . the mind is desperate to fix the river {of events} in place: Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The master does his job and then stops. He understands that the universe is forever out of control, and that trying to… — Laozi Copy Share Image
True perfection seems imperfect, yet it is perfectly itself. True fullness seems empty, yet it is fully present. True straightness seems crooked.… — 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
