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
Other people are joyous, like on the feast of the ox, like on the way up to the terrace in the spring.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to yin and yang. Yin and yang give birth to all things... The… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Who is unhappy with little, won't be with much; who doesn't appreciate the small won't be able to take care of the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When one gives whatever one can without restraint, the barriers of individuality break down. It no longer becomes possible to tell whether… — Laozi Copy Share Image
True words aren't eloquent; eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point; men who need to prove their… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven. — Laozi Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
