Purpose Quote by Lao Tzu

“Therefore the sage, while he never does what is great, is able on that account to accomplish the greatest things.”

— Lao Tzu

“The Sage sees the world as an expansion of his own self So what need has he to accumulate things?”

— Laotzu

“People of true understanding nourish sages and through them, nourish the whole world.”

— Wu Wei

“Therefore the sage, in the exercise of his government, empties their minds, fills their bellies, weakens their wills, and strengthens their bones.”

— Lao Tzu

“Therefore the sage holds in his embrace the one thing (of humility), and manifests it to all the world.”

— Lao Tzu

“Therefore the sage puts his own person last, and yet it is found in the foremost place; he treats his person as if it…

— Lao Tzu

“If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold.”

— Lao Tzu

“Do not malign the words of a sage even if they seem trivial, for they contain the loftiest wisdom.”

— Aharon Feldman

“The sage has in the world an appearance of indecision, and keeps his mind in a state of indifference to all.”

— Lao Tzu

“The sage does not accumulate (for himself). The more that he expends for others, the more does he possess of his own; the more…

— Lao Tzu

“Trying to control the world? I see you won't succeed. The world is a spiritual vessel And cannot be controlled. Those who control, fail.…

— Lao Tzu