The Tao is unpredictable to those that live according to plans. Only those who have no agenda are in harmony with the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
From now back to antiquity, its (Tao's) name has not been lost. Thereby, see the origin of all. — Laozi Copy Share Image
In caring for others and serving heaven, There is nothing like using restraint. — Laozi Copy Share Image
What man has more than enough and gives it to the world? Only the man of Tao. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Does one scent appeal more than another? Do you prefer this flavor, or that feeling? Is your practice sacred and your work… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When good thing are accomplished, it does not claim (or name) them. This is Te, which is close in meaning to power… — 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 Master views the parts with compassion, because he understands the whole. His constant practice is humility. He doesn't glitter like a… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Without the tao, Kindness and compassion are replaced by law and justice; Faith and trust are supplanted by ritual and ceremony. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Force is followed by loss of strength. This is not the way of the Tao. That which goes against the Tao comes… — Laozi Copy Share Image
(The Tao) is always present and always available. . . . If you are willing to be lived by it, you will… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Approach the universe with Tao, And evil will have no power. Not that evil is not powerful, But its power will not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao is always at ease. It overcomes without competing, answers without speaking a word, arrives without being summoned, accomplishes without a… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people… — 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 the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The best leaders are those their people hardly know exist. The next best is a leader who is loved and praised. Next… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Knowing constancy, the mind is open. With an open mind, you will be openhearted. Being openhearted you will act royally. Being royal,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
There are three layers to the universe. In the lower, Tai Ching, and the middle, Shan Ching, the hindrance of a physical… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Though (the Tao) is uncreated itself, it creates all things. Because it has no substance, it can enter into where there is… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Express yourself completely, then keep quiet. Be like the forces of nature: when it blows, there is only wind; when it rains,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Tao is beyond words and beyond understanding. Words may be used to speak of it, but they cannot contain it. Tao existed… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Weapons are the tools of violence;all decent men detest them.Weapons are the tools of fear;a decent man will avoid themexcept in the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If a country is governed with tolerance, the people are comfortable and honest. If a country is governed with repression, the people… — 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
