I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy; the second is economy. The third is daring not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If one desires to receive one must first give. This is called profound understanding. — Laozi Copy Share Image
How can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this not by elevating himself, but by lowering… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The wise man, after learning something new, is afraid to learn anything more until he has put his first lesson into practice. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Of the second-rate leaders people speak respectfully saying, "He has done this, he has done that." Of the first-rate leaders, they do… — Laozi Copy Share Image
But in the present day men cast off gentleness, and are all for being bold; they spurn frugality, and retain only extravagance;… — Laozi Copy Share Image
To be brave without compassion, generous without moderation, and rule without refraining from being first in the world, are certain deaths. — Laozi Copy Share Image
In order to contract, It is necessary first to expand. In order to weaken, It is necessary first to strengthen. In order… — Laozi Copy Share Image
I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be… — Laozi Copy Share Image
First, we must do our own personal work, then we tend the necessary work of our family, then our community, then the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
heaven is eternal, earth everlasting. they endure this way because they do not live for themselves. in the same way, the wise… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Why not simply honor your parents, love your children, help your brothers and sisters, be faithful to your friends, care for your… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The first practice is the practice of undiscriminating virtue: take care of those who are deserving; also, and equally, take care of… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. If you want to get rid of something, you… — 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
