Quotes by Lao-Tzu

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As the soft yield of water cleaves obstinate stone So to yield with life solves the insolvable: To yield I have learne — Lao-Tzu
As the soft yield of water cleaves obstinate stone So to yield with life solves the insolvable: To yield I have learne — Lao-Tzu
The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls but in the space within to be lived in. — Lao-Tzu
Failure is the foundation of success and the means by which it is achieved. — Lao-Tzu
He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them. — Lao-Tzu
He who is contented is rich. — Lao-Tzu
The way to do is to be. — Lao-Tzu
Manifest plainness Embrace simplicity Reduce selfishness Have few desires. — Lao-Tzu
Seek not happiness too greedily and be not fearful of unhappiness. — Lao-Tzu
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. — Lao-Tzu
To lead the people walk behind them. — Lao-Tzu
As for the best leaders the people do not notice their existence. The next best the people honour and praise. The next — Lao-Tzu
Nature is not human-hearted. — Lao-Tzu
Love is of all passions the strongest for it attacks simultaneously the head the heart and the senses. — Lao-Tzu
He who has not faith in others shall find no faith in them. — Lao-Tzu
He who conquers others is strong he who conquers himself is mighty. — Lao-Tzu
Knowing others is wisdom knowing yourself is Enlightenment. — Lao-Tzu
Manifest plainness Embrace simplicity Reduce selfishness Have few desires. — Lao-Tzu
A terrace nine stories high begins with a pile of earth. — Lao-Tzu
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage. — Lao-Tzu