The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is as open… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
We really have no choice in the matter. We are given a description of the world that is much more potent and… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
The value of teaching without words and accomplishing without action is understood by few in the world. — Laozi Copy Share Image
What people loathe the most is to be orphaned, desolate, unworthy. But this is what princes and kings call themselves. — Laozi Copy Share Image
“...and after discarding the emptiness of the Big Congested Mess, we discover the fullness of Nothing.” — Benjamin Hoff Copy Share Image
If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you… — Laozi Copy Share Image
People take death lightly. They expect too much of life. That is why people take death lightly. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When you meet dishonest people, move them with sincerity. When you meet violent people, affect them with gentility. When you meet warped… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
There is no greater fortune than having few concerns, no greater misfortune than having many worries. Only those who have suffered over… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
“To Taoism that which is absolutely still or absolutely perfect is absolutely dead, for without the possibility of growth and change there… — Alan Watts Copy Share Image
“[T]he natural universe is not a linear system. It involves an infinitude of variables interacting simultaneously, so that it would take incalculable… — Alan W. Watts Copy Share Image
In adversity, everything that surrounds you is a kind of medicine that helps you refine your conduct, yet you are unaware of… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
Those who are broad-minded and considerate are like the spring breeze, warm and nurturing, at show touch all being grow. Those who… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
We go from birth to death. Three out of ten follow life. Three out of ten follow death. People who rush from… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Even if you do no work that is particularly lofty or far-reaching, if you can shed mundane feelings, that is a great… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
Those who understand others are clever, those who understand themselves are wise. — Laozi Copy Share Image
There is no way to measure it ... because there's no one to measure it. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
A good person is the bad person's teacher. A bad person is the good person's task. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness. — Laozi Copy Share Image