454 Quotes by Lao Tzu

If you wish to be out front, then act as if you were behind.

The master observes the world but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. He prefers what is within to what is without.

Act without expectation.

She does not show herself, and therefore is apparent. She does not affirm herself, and therefore is acknowledged. She does not boast and therefore has merit. She does not strive and therefore is successful. It is exactly because she does not contend, that nobody can contend with her.

Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.

True words are not fancy. Fancy words are not true. The good do not debate. Debaters are not good.

Knowing others is wisdom; Knowing the self is enlightenment. Mastering others requires force; Mastering the self requires strength; He who knows he has enough is rich. Perseverance is a sign of will power.

To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.

If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.