Quotes by Lao Tzu

The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.


Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.


Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.


The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.


A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.


Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.