Who can wait quietly until the mud settles? Who can remain still until the moment of action? — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and look out at the stars. This practice should… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Have patience. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain unmoving until right action arises by itself. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Highest good is like water. Because water excels in benefiting the myriad creatures without contending with them and settles where none would… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Be still and allow the mud to settle. — 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
