Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The supreme rulers are hardly known by their subjects. The lesser are loved and praised. The even lesser are feared. The least… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself. — Laozi Copy Share Image
As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When the palace is magnificent, the fields are filled with weeds, and the granaries are empty. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who are quiet value the words. When their task is completed, people will say: We did it ourselves. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Having reached a high level of realization (or having accomplished anything in life), don't get excited or puffed up with pride but… — Laozi Copy Share Image
A tree that can fill the span of a man's arms grows from a downy tip; A terrace nine stories high rises… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to yin and yang. Yin and yang give birth to all things... The… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Some have lavish garments, carry sharp swords, and feast on food and drink. They possess more than they can spend. This is… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If princes and kings could follow it (Tao), all things would by themselves abide, Heaven and Earth would unite and sweet dew… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Other people are joyous, like on the feast of the ox, like on the way up to the terrace in the spring.… — 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
The whole world says that my Way is great like nothing else. It is great because it is like nothing else. If… — 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
