Accomplish Quote by Laozi

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

The sage never seems to know his own merits, for only by not noticing them can you call others' attention to them.

— Baltasar Gracian

The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back…

— Laozi

The sage's Way is to act and not to contend.

— Laozi

He is a despicable sage whose wisdom does not profit himself.

— Publilius Syrus

The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he…

— Anonymous

The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, Having bestowed all he has on others, he has…

— Laozi

The sage is one with the world, and lives in harmony with it.

— Laozi

The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose.

— Laozi

When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and…

— Laozi

The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own.

— Laozi

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

— Laozi