454 Quotes by Lao Tzu

When people see some things as beautiful,other things become ugly.When people see some things as good,other things become bad.

The past has no power to stop youfrom being present now.Only your grievance aboutthe past can do that.What is grievance?The baggage of oldthought and emotion.

Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.

There is no illusion greater than fear.

There isa time to liveand a time to diebut never to reject the moment.

A leader is bestWhen people barely know he existsOf a good leader, who talks little,When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,They will say, “We did this ourselves.

The Master, by residing in the Tao,sets an example for all beings.Because he doesn't display himself,people can see his light.Because he has nothing to prove,people can trust his words. Because he doesn't know who he is,people recognize themselves in him. Because he has no goal in mind,everything he does succeeds.

Knowing others is intelligence;knowing yourself is true wisdom.Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

If you want to govern the people,You must place yourself below them.If you want to lead people,You must learn how to follow them.