Quotes by Lao Tzu

The words of truth are always paradoxical.

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

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.

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

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

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

Nature is not human hearted.

It is better to do one’s own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins.