565 Quotes by Laozi

If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow them from behind.

Conduct your triumph as a funeral.

The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it.

If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.

To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness.

Those who are highly evolved, maintain an undiscriminating perception. Seeing everything, labeling nothing, they maintain their awareness of the Great Oneness. Thus they are supported by it.

Kind words elicit trust. Kind thoughts create depth. Kind deeds bring love.

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.

The perfect square lacks corners.