565 Quotes by Laozi

If good happens, good; if bad happens, good.

Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not.

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

Those who overcome others are powerful; those who overcome themselves are strong.

The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be.

To yield is to be preserved whole. / To be bent is to become straight. / To be empty is to be full. / To be worn out is to be renewed. / To have little is to possess.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

The Way of the Sage is to act but not to compete.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.