454 Quotes by Lao Tzu

Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

The journey of a thousand leagues begins from beneath your feet.