Rituals are the end of fidelity and honesty, and the beginning of confusion. — Laozi Copy Share Image
We hammer wood for a house, but it is the inner space that makes it liveable. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If I have just an ounce of sense, I follow the great Way, and fear only to stray from it. — 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
Those who have compassion when they do battle will be victorious. Those who likewise defend themselves will be safe. Heaven will rescue… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Fine words are traded. Noble deeds gain respect. But people who are not good, why abandon them? — Laozi Copy Share Image
See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as… — Laozi Copy Share Image
All things such as grass and trees are soft and supple in life. At their death they are withered and dry. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Don't impose your will through manipulation of aggressive emotions and actions. — 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 hard and stiff are death's companions. The soft and weak are life's companions. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who advice the ruler on the Way, do not want the world subdued with weapons. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Abandon benevolence, discard duty, and people will return to the family ties. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Your name or your body, what is dearer? Your body or your wealth, what is worthier? — Laozi Copy Share Image
If Heaven were not clear it might rend. If Earth were not firm it might crumble. — 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
