When the Way governs the world, the proud stallions drag dung carriages. When the Way is lost to the world, war horses… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The most powerful weapon known is the weapon of blessing. Therefore, a clever person relies on it. He wins with peace, not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Use justice to rule a country. Use surprise to wage war. Use non-action to govern the world. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When two opposing sides meet in battle, the one without an enemy will be victorious. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Weapons are the tools of violence;all decent men detest them.Weapons are the tools of fear;a decent man will avoid themexcept in the… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The mystical techniques for achieving immortality are revealed only to those who have dissolved all ties to the gross worldly realm of… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When many people are killed, they should be mourned and lamented. Those who are victorious in war should follow the rites of… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Supreme good is like water. Water greatly benefits all things, without conflict. It flows through places that people loathe. Thereby it is… — 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
Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Arms are instruments of ill omen.... When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish. There… — 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
