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Lao Tzu Quotes


Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

Lao Tzu
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

Lao Tzu
He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

Lao Tzu
He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted.

Lao Tzu
He who is contented is rich.

Lao Tzu
He who knows himself is enlightened.

Lao Tzu
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

Lao Tzu
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.

Lao Tzu
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

Lao Tzu
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.

Lao Tzu
He who talks more is sooner exhausted.

Lao Tzu
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

Lao Tzu
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?

Lao Tzu
I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.

Lao Tzu
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

Lao Tzu
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.

Lao Tzu
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

Lao Tzu
If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.

Lao Tzu
If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

Lao Tzu
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.

Lao Tzu