Quotes by Lao Tzu

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.


The sage does not hoard. Having bestowed all he has on others, he has yet more; having given all he has to others, he is richer still.


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.


The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.


To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.


Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.


When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.


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


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.


Silence is a source of great strength.