What man has more than enough and gives it to the world? Only the man of Tao. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering. — Laozi Copy Share Image
All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. — Laozi Copy Share Image
A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible. — Polybius Copy Share Image
Fame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful? — Laozi Copy Share Image
Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he… — Laozi Copy Share Image
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
Without going outside, you may know the whole world, without looking through the window, you may see the ways of heaven. The… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Great accomplishment seems imperfect, Yet it does not outlive its usefulness. Great fullness seems empty, Yet it cannot be exhausted. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Know honor, Yet keep humility. Be the valley of the universe! Being the valley of the universe, Ever true and resourceful, Return… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When taxes are too high, people go hungry. When the government is too intrusive, people lose their spirit. Act for the people's… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have, the less secure people will be.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He who stands on tiptoe doesn't stand firm. He who rushes ahead doesn't go far. He who tries to shine dims his… — Laozi Copy Share Image
A great nation is like a great man:When he makes a mistake, he realizes it.Having realized it, he admits it.Having admitted it,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
So sometimes things are ahead and sometimes they are behind; Sometimes breathing is hard, sometimes it comes easily; Sometimes there is strength… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao The name that can be named is not the eternal Name.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
