Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu
Laoziwas an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Although a legendary figure, he is usually dated to around the 6th century BC and reckoned a contemporary of Confucius, but some historians contend that he actually lived during the Warring States period of the 5th or 4th century BC. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.