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
Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.
If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.
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.
Know they thyself, presume not God to scan. The proper study of mankind is man.
He who knows others is clever; He who knows himself has discernment.
To perceive things in the germ is intelligence
Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.
People in their handling of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.
Man takes his law from the Earth; the Earth takes its law from Heaven; Heaven takes its law from the Tao. The law of the Tao is its being what it is.
Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere.
All things in the world come from being. And being comes from non-being.
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.
To see things in the seed, that is genius.
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.