454 Quotes by Lao Tzu

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.

Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.

Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.