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
There was something formless and perfect before the universe was born. It is serene. Empty. Solitary. Unchanging. Infinite. Eternally present. It is… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Nature's way is simple and easy, but men prefer the intricate and artificial. — 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
The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial: they abide… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Master gives himself up to whatever the moment brings. He knows that he is going to die, and her has nothing… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The mark of a moderate man is freedom from his own ideas. Tolerant like the sky, all-pervading like sunlight, firm like a… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Therefore, if a great kingdom humbles itself before a small kingdom, it shall make that small kingdom its prize. And if a… — Laozi Copy Share Image
A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One… — Laozi Copy Share Image
All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial; they abide… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Man is ruled by Earth. Earth is ruled by Heaven. Heaven is ruled by the Way. The Way is ruled by itself. — 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
What is a good man? A teacher of a bad man. What is a bad man? A good man's charge? — 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 Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to Two. Two gives birth to Three. Three gives birth to all things.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The good man is the teacher of the bad, And the bad is the material from which the good may learn. He… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If you overesteem great men, people become powerless. If you overvalue possessions, people begin to steal. The Master leads by emptying people's… — 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
