All things flourish, and each returns to its source.
Lao Tzu
Cycle of Life, Tao Wisdom, Nature Flow, Rebirth, Inner Peace, Balance
Lao Tzu’s Quotes On Topics
Trust Balance | Authentic Goodness | Seed Vision | Compassion | Balanced Emotions | Substance Over Surface | Lightning Thoughts | Eternal Tao | Timely Action | Moral Balance | Independence | Knowledge Pursuit | Growth Patience | Cosmic Calm | Effortless Accomplishment | Tao Start | Early Action | Unpredictable Flow | Simple Governance | Inner Connection | More
More Lao Tzu Quotes
“To lead people, walk behind them.” Lao Tzu
Humble Leadership, Supportive Guidance, Wisdom, Simplicity, Collaboration
Lao Tzu Humble Leadership, Supportive Guidance, Wisdom, Simplicity, Collaboration“Embrace simplicity. Put others first. Desire little.” Lao Tzu
Simple Life, Selflessness Wisdom, Tao Peace, Desirelessness, Humility
Lao Tzu Simple Life, Selflessness Wisdom, Tao Peace, Desirelessness, Humility“There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy. By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.” Lao Tzu
Enemy Underestimation, Strategic Awareness, Wisdom, Caution, Respect
Lao Tzu Enemy Underestimation, Strategic Awareness, Wisdom, Caution, Respect“There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.” Lao Tzu
Caution Awareness, Strategy Wisdom, Opponent Insight, Inner Strength, Leadership
Lao Tzu Caution Awareness, Strategy Wisdom, Opponent Insight, Inner Strength, Leadership“To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness.” Lao Tzu
Mind Management, Non-Attachment, Tao Simplicity, Clarity, Balance
Lao Tzu Mind Management, Non-Attachment, Tao Simplicity, Clarity, Balance“Greed for enlightenment and immortality is no different than greed for material wealth. It is self-centered and dualistic, and thus an obstacle to true attainment. Therefore these states are never achieved by those who covet them; rather, they are the reward of the virtuous.” Lao Tzu
True Attainment, Selfless Wisdom, Enlightenment, Humility, Balance
Lao Tzu True Attainment, Selfless Wisdom, Enlightenment, Humility, Balance“The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind. The triumph of violence ends in a festival of mourning.” Lao Tzu
Non-Violence, Tao Wisdom, Peace, Misery, Compassion, Balance
Lao Tzu Non-Violence, Tao Wisdom, Peace, Misery, Compassion, Balance“Returning to the source is serenity.” Lao Tzu
Inner Peace, Tao Wisdom, Source Connection, Stillness, Serenity, Harmony
Lao Tzu Inner Peace, Tao Wisdom, Source Connection, Stillness, Serenity, Harmony“Dualistic thinking is a sickness.” Lao Tzu
Non-Duality, Tao Insight, Balance, Wisdom, Clarity, Simplicity
Lao Tzu Non-Duality, Tao Insight, Balance, Wisdom, Clarity, Simplicity“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
Leadership Wisdom, People Power, Governance, Respect, Empowerment
Lao Tzu Leadership Wisdom, People Power, Governance, Respect, Empowerment“People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.” Lao Tzu
Knowledge Burden, Governance Challenge, Awareness, Control, Balance
Lao Tzu Knowledge Burden, Governance Challenge, Awareness, Control, Balance“There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.” Lao Tzu
Desire Limit, Tao Wisdom, Contentment, Balance, Awareness, Simplicity
Lao Tzu Desire Limit, Tao Wisdom, Contentment, Balance, Awareness, Simplicity“Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.” Lao Tzu
Journey Start, Tao Insight, Progress, Patience, Awareness, Focus
Lao Tzu Journey Start, Tao Insight, Progress, Patience, Awareness, Focus“We are all capable of much more than we think we are.” Lao Tzu
Self-Potential, Inner Strength, Personal Growth, Capability Belief, Wisdom Path
Lao Tzu Self-Potential, Inner Strength, Personal Growth, Capability Belief, Wisdom Path“Be who you are, and go the whole way.” Lao Tzu
Authentic Self, True Expression, Tao Path, Simplicity, Freedom
Lao Tzu Authentic Self, True Expression, Tao Path, Simplicity, Freedom“The more prohibitions there are, the poorer the people will be. The more laws are promulgated, the more thieves and bandits there will be.” Lao Tzu
Prohibition, Freedom, Tao Wisdom, Governance, Balance, Simplicity
Lao Tzu Prohibition, Freedom, Tao Wisdom, Governance, Balance, Simplicity“The Way is empty, yet inexhaustible, like an abyss!” Lao Tzu
Empty Way, Taoism Abundance, Harmony, Depth, Mystery
Lao Tzu Empty Way, Taoism Abundance, Harmony, Depth, Mystery“The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state’s weaponry should not be displayed.” Lao Tzu
Natural Balance, Tao Guidance, Strength Wisdom, Simplicity, Restraint
Lao Tzu Natural Balance, Tao Guidance, Strength Wisdom, Simplicity, Restraint