Laozi Quotes

He who knows others is clever; He who knows himself has discernment.

When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.

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.

He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk.

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.

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.

Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows.

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.