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
Advise the ruler to govern the state as one cooks a small fish - that is, don't turn it so often in the pan that it disintegrates
Rule a kingdom as though you were cooking a small fish - don't overdo it
By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever
The farther you go, the less you know
Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.
The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.
The journey of a thousand leagues begins from beneath your feet.
To see things in the seed is genius.
Arms are instruments of ill omen. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish. There is no glory in victory, and to glorify it despite this is to exult in the killing of men. When great numbers of people are killed, one shou
Favor and disgrace are like fear. Favor is in a higher place, and disgrace in a lower place. When you win them you are like being in fear, and when you lose them you are also like being in fear. So favor and disgrace are like fear.
To have little is to possess.To have plenty is to be perplexed.
As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.
A tree trunk the size of a man grows from a blade as thin as a hair. A tower nine stories high is built from a small heap of earth.
Those who make their living by collecting taxes cause the people to starve; when the people starve, the tax collectors, having no one to tax starve also