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
The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms
There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take one with a heart.
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.
It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.
To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.
Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.
He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.
I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.
The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.