The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will lose it.
Lao Tzu
Sacred Vessel, Unchanged World, Taoism, Harmony, Balance
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Non-Existence | Self-Awareness | Power | Strength | Excess Laws | Moral Path | Simplicity Wisdom | Peace | Reciprocity | Freedom Path | Future Goals | Politics | Universal Benefit | Wisdom Simplicity | Simple Abundance | Self Reliance | Transience | Path Awareness | Adaptable Strength | Inner Space | More
More Lao Tzu Quotes
“Clay is fashioned into vessels; it is on their empty hollowness that their use depends. Doors and windows are cut out to make a dwelling, and on the empty space within, its use depends. Thus, while the existence of things may be good, it is the non-existence in them that makes them serviceable.” Lao Tzu
Non-Existence, Tao Wisdom, Balance, Space, Simplicity, Inner Peace
Lao Tzu Non-Existence, Tao Wisdom, Balance, Space, Simplicity, Inner Peace“Peace is our natural state of being.” Lao Tzu
Inner Peace, Natural Harmony, Tao Balance, Serenity, Simplicity
Lao Tzu Inner Peace, Natural Harmony, Tao Balance, Serenity, Simplicity“Can you love or guide someone without any kind of expectation?” Lao Tzu
Selfless Love, Guiding Others, Non-Attachment, Tao Wisdom, Compassion, Purity
Lao Tzu Selfless Love, Guiding Others, Non-Attachment, Tao Wisdom, Compassion, Purity“All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.” Lao Tzu
Simplicity, Tao Wisdom, Growth Path, Personal Strength, Perspective, Ease
Lao Tzu Simplicity, Tao Wisdom, Growth Path, Personal Strength, Perspective, Ease“When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.” Lao Tzu
Virtue Wisdom, Tao Loss, Moral Balance, Benevolence, Ritual Awareness
Lao Tzu Virtue Wisdom, Tao Loss, Moral Balance, Benevolence, Ritual Awareness“Loving, hating, having expectations: all these are attachments. Attachment prevents the growth of one’s true being.” Lao Tzu
Attachment, Emotional Freedom, Tao Wisdom, Self-Growth, Inner Peace, Clarity
Lao Tzu Attachment, Emotional Freedom, Tao Wisdom, Self-Growth, Inner Peace, Clarity“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.” Lao Tzu
Contentment Joy, Abundant Life, Peace, Simplicity, Gratitude
Lao Tzu Contentment Joy, Abundant Life, Peace, Simplicity, Gratitude“Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking. Center your country in the Tao and evil will have no power. Not that it isn’t there, but you’ll be able to step out of its way. Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.” Lao Tzu
Effortless Leadership, Tao Governance, Balance, Non-Opposition, Wisdom, Harmony
Lao Tzu Effortless Leadership, Tao Governance, Balance, Non-Opposition, Wisdom, Harmony“A good door needs no lock, still it can’t be opened.” Lao Tzu
Opportunity Wisdom, Tao Simplicity, Life Mystery, Inner Insight, Clarity
Lao Tzu Opportunity Wisdom, Tao Simplicity, Life Mystery, Inner Insight, Clarity“Use the light that is in you to recover your natural clearness of sight.” Lao Tzu
Inner Light, Clarity Wisdom, Tao Insight, Self-Discovery, Awareness
Lao Tzu Inner Light, Clarity Wisdom, Tao Insight, Self-Discovery, Awareness“Thirty spokes are joined in the wheel’s hub. The hole in the middle makes it useful.” Lao Tzu
Functional Emptiness, Utility In Simplicity, Tao Wisdom, Balance, Design
Lao Tzu Functional Emptiness, Utility In Simplicity, Tao Wisdom, Balance, Design“If people do not revere the Law of Nature It will adversely affect them. If they accept It with knowledge and reverence, It will accommodate them with balance and harmony.” Lao Tzu
Natural Reverence, Universal Law, Balance, Harmony, Awareness
Lao Tzu Natural Reverence, Universal Law, Balance, Harmony, Awareness“By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love and kindness he may rule the world forever.” Lao Tzu
Love Kindness, Virtue Power, Tao Wisdom, Leadership, Compassion, Legacy
Lao Tzu Love Kindness, Virtue Power, Tao Wisdom, Leadership, Compassion, Legacy“Keeping plenty of gold and jade in the palace makes no one able to defend it.” Lao Tzu
Wealth Vulnerability, Material Possession, Security, Greed, Balance
Lao Tzu Wealth Vulnerability, Material Possession, Security, Greed, Balance“Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.” Lao Tzu
Sublime Success, Beauty Justice, Perseverance, Effort, Goodness
Lao Tzu Sublime Success, Beauty Justice, Perseverance, Effort, Goodness“Lessen selfishness and restrain desires.” Lao Tzu
Selflessness, Desirelessness, Tao Wisdom, Inner Peace, Personal Growth, Self-Control
Lao Tzu Selflessness, Desirelessness, Tao Wisdom, Inner Peace, Personal Growth, Self-Control“Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.” Lao Tzu
Quiet Achievement, Mystery Actions, Tao Simplicity, Humility, Focus
Lao Tzu Quiet Achievement, Mystery Actions, Tao Simplicity, Humility, Focus“I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy; the second is economy. The third is daring not to be ahead of others. From mercy comes courage; from economy comes generosity; From humility comes leadership.” Lao Tzu
Mercy Strength, Generosity Wisdom, Humility Leadership, Tao Treasures, Inner Courage
Lao Tzu Mercy Strength, Generosity Wisdom, Humility Leadership, Tao Treasures, Inner Courage