The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend. — Laozi Copy Share Image
To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself. — Laozi Copy Share Image
People are hard to govern. The rulers interfere with too much. That is why people are hard to govern. — Laozi Copy Share Image
A great country needs more people to serve it. A small country needs more people to serve. So, if both shall get… — 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
Is not the space between Heaven and Earth like a bellows? It is empty, but lacks nothing. The more it moves, the… — 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
All things in the world are born out of being. Being is born out of non-being. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Love the whole world as if it were your self; then you will truly care for all things. — 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
Fine words are traded. Noble deeds gain respect. But people who are not good, why abandon them? — 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
Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them. — 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
If I have just an ounce of sense, I follow the great Way, and fear only to stray from it. — 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
It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The wise man does not lay up treasure. The more he expends on others, the more he gains for himself. The more… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Man is ruled by Earth. Earth is ruled by Heaven. Heaven is ruled by the Way. The Way is ruled by itself. — Laozi Copy Share Image
A great country is like the lower outlet of a river. It is the world's meeting ground, the world's female. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The nameless is the beginning of Heaven and Earth. The named is the mother of all things. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live. — 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
