When you are content to be simply yourself and dont compare or compete, everybody will respect you. – Lao Tzu
It is better to do ones 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. – Lao Tzu
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Dont resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. – Lao Tzu
Those who have knowledge, dont predict. Those who predict, dont have knowledge. – Lao Tzu
The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, We did it ourselves. – Lao Tzu
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, dont try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. – Lao Tzu
When the best leaders work is done the people say, We did it ourselves. – Lao Tzu
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. – Lao Tzu
The words of truth are always paradoxical. – Lao Tzu
When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth it is the beginning of disorder. – Lao Tzu
He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted. – Lao Tzu
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. – Lao Tzu
The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days. – Lao Tzu
One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others. – Lao Tzu
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. – Lao Tzu
Nature is not human hearted. – Lao Tzu
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. – Lao Tzu
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men? – Lao Tzu
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar. – Lao Tzu
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. – Lao Tzu
