Quote by Lao Tzu Download Open image ““he who vaunts himself does not find his merit acknowledged;”” — Lao Tzu ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare
“So, he who displays himself does not shine; he who asserts his own views is not distinguished; he who vaunts himself does not find… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“then it occurred to him that a worthy man dedicates himself not to one particular thing which attracts him, but to all tasks; and… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be… — Laozi Copy Share Image
A man of merit owes himself to the homage of the rest of mankind who recognize his worth. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
The arrogance that accompanies merit offends us even more than the arrogance of people who are lacking in merit: since merit itself offends us. — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
“Thou knowest that these things which I say are true, and that I was never delighted in my own praise, for the secret of… — Boethius D. 524 Copy Share Image
“He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He will.” — Therese of Lisieux Copy Share Image
The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to… — Laozi Copy Share Image
“Be he poor, be he friendless,here he may acquire distinction, the reward of merit alone. Knowledge to him will here unfold her ample page;… — Charles Nicholson Copy Share Image
View the whole scene, with critic judgment scan, And then deny him merit if you can. Where he falls short, 'tis Nature's fault alone… — Charles Churchill Copy Share Image
“Just remain in the center; watching. And then forget that you are there.” — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“If you show yourself, you will not be seen. If you affirm yourself, you will not shine. If you boast, you will have no… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The thirty spokes unite in the one nave; but it is on the empty space (for the axle), that the use of the wheel… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“To know and yet (think) we do not know is the highest (attainment); not to know (and yet think) we do know is a… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past; if you are anxious, you are living in the present; if you are at… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
