“Hence the sage puts away excessive effort, extravagance, and easy indulgence.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Therefore the sage knows (these things) of himself, but does not parade (his knowledge); loves, but does not (appear to set a)… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The sage has in the world an appearance of indecision, and keeps his mind in a state of indifference to all.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Therefore the sage, while he never does what is great, is able on that account to accomplish the greatest things.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Therefore the sage manages affairs without doing anything, and conveys his instructions without the use of speech.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Therefore a sage has said, 'I will do nothing (of purpose), and the people will be transformed of themselves;” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Therefore the sage, in the exercise of his government, empties their minds, fills their bellies, weakens their wills, and strengthens their bones.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Therefore the sage desires what (other men) do not desire, and does not prize things difficult to get; he learns what (other… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The sage does not accumulate (for himself). The more that he expends for others, the more does he possess of his own;… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The sage produces without possessing, acts without expectations, and accomplishes without abiding in her accomplishments. It is precisely because she does not… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“Just remain in the center; watching. And then forget that you are there.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“If you show yourself, you will not be seen. If you affirm yourself, you will not shine. If you boast, you will have no… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it is on the empty space (for the axle), that the use of the wheel… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“To know and yet (think) we do not know is the highest (attainment); not to know (and yet think) we do know is a… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past; if you are anxious, you are living in the present; if you are at… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
