Book of tao Quote by Laozi

When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.

— Laozi

In lightness the root is lost. In haste the ruler is lost.

— Laozi

If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow…

— Laozi

Goodie-goodies are the thieves of virtue.

— Laozi

He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that…

— Laozi

The Way of the Sage is to act but not to compete.

— Laozi

Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty…

— Laozi

Without looking through the window, you can see Heaven's Way.

— Laozi

Can you dissolve your ego? Can you abandon the idea of self and other? Can you relinquish the notions of male and female, short…

— Laozi

The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect…

— Laozi

What's the difference between beautiful and ugly?

— Laozi

In stillness the muddied water returns to clarity.

— Laozi