Cherish 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 wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows himself but does not display himself; He loves himself…

— Anonymous

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 acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.

— Laozi

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

— Publilius Syrus

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

— Laozi

He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.

— Albert Schweitzer

...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and…

— Laozi

Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth; from self-assertion,…

— Laozi

He that humbles himself before the wise, also become wise, But pride brings a man down

— Ore Abayomi

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

— Laozi

“The sage has no mind of his own. He is aware of the needs of others. I am good to people who are good.…

— Lao Tzu