All Laozi Quotes
- Battles are followed by years of famine. Battle
- Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them. Abhorred
- Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it. Avoid
- Peace and quiet are preferred. Victory should not be praised. Peace
- Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world. Cannot Reach
- When many people are killed, they should be mourned and lamented. Those who are victorious in war should follow the rites of funerals. Follow
- Those who defeat others are strong, those who defeat themselves are mighty. Defeat
- The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed. Cannot Leave
- The forceful and violent will not die from natural causes. Causes
- When the Way governs the world, the proud stallions drag dung carriages. When the Way is lost to the world, war horses are bred outside… Bred
- Those who have compassion when they do battle will be victorious. Those who likewise defend themselves will be safe. Heaven will rescue and protect them… Battle
- Excellent warriors are not violent. Excellent
- Excellent soldiers are not furious. Excellent
- Excellent conquerors do not engage. Conqueror
- Warriors say: I dare not be like the host, but would rather be like the guest. I dare not advance an inch, but would rather… Advance
- No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure. Enemy
- When equal armies battle, the grieving one will be victorious. Armies
- The unyielding army will not win. Army
- When bitter enemies make peace, surely some bitterness remains. Bitter
- Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used. Hundreds