Weapons are not proper instruments for gentle people; they use them only when they have no other choice. Peace and quiet are… — 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
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
Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it. — 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
Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man's tools. He uses them only when he has no choice. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have, the less secure people will be.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who advice the ruler on the Way, do not want the world subdued with weapons. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The generals have a saying: "Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see. Rather than advance an… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used. — 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
