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
In this world, there is nothing softer or thinner than water. But to compel the hard and unyielding, it has no equal.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Every human being's essential nature is perfect and faultless, but after years of immersion in the world we easily forget our roots… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The whole world says that my Way is great like nothing else. It is great because it is like nothing else. If… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao never does anything, yet through it all things are done. If powerful men and women could venter themselves in it,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over… — 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
The value of teaching without words and accomplishing without action is understood by few in the world. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Giving to others selflesly and anonymously, radiating light throughout the world and illuminating your own darkness, your virtue becomes a sanctuary for… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth;… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Knowing honor, but clinging to disgrace, you become the valley of the world. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The great Tao flows everywhere. All things are born from it, yet it doesn't create them. It pours itself into its work,… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those… — Laozi Copy Share Image
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
Do not attempt to conquer the world with force, for force only causes resistance. — Laozi Copy Share Image
All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. If you want to… — 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
