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
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.
The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.
He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted.
Fail to honor people,they fail to honor you; but of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aims fulfilled, they will all say, 'We did this ourselves.'
For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.
Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.
It is the Vague and Elusive. Meet it and you will not see its head. Follow it and you will not see its back.
Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.