The superior student listens to the Way and follows it closely. The average student listens to the Way and follows some and… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do you think you can make the world a better place? I do not think you can. It is already perfect. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who seek knowledge, collect something every day. Those who seek the Way, let go of something every day. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Truly, only acting without thought of one's life is superior to valuing one's life. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Being a model to the world, eternal virtue will never falter in you, and you return to the boundless. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do not make them (people) weary at their work. If you do not make them weary, they will not be weary of… — Laozi Copy Share Image
All things carry yin and embrace yang. They reach harmony by blending with the vital breath. — Laozi Copy Share Image
If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare? — Laozi Copy Share Image
He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may… — 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
I alone am different from the others, because I am nourished by the great mother. — 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
Knowing the bright, but clinging to the dark, you become a model to the world. — 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
