Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~Lao Tzu
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. ~Lao Tzu
Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it. ~Lao Tzu
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty. ~Lao Tzu
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~Lao Tzu
The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be. ~Lao Tzu
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. ~Lao Tzu
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu
People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure. ~Lao Tzu
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good. ~Lao Tzu
Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself. ~Lao Tzu
The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. ~Lao Tzu
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. ~Lao Tzu
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. ~Lao Tzu
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. ~Lao Tzu
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment. ~Lao Tzu
An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox. ~Lao Tzu
From wonder into wonder existence opens. ~Lao Tzu
Silence is a source of great strength. ~Lao Tzu
Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy. ~Lao Tzu
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men? ~Lao Tzu
Great acts are made up of small deeds. ~Lao Tzu
He who is contented is rich. ~Lao Tzu
If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence. ~Lao Tzu
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough. ~Lao Tzu
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions. ~Lao Tzu
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ~Lao Tzu
He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted. ~Lao Tzu
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small. ~Lao Tzu
From caring comes courage. ~Lao Tzu
To lead people walk behind them. ~Lao Tzu
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. ~Lao Tzu
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar. ~Lao Tzu
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know. ~Lao Tzu
Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. ~Lao Tzu
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. ~Lao Tzu
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. ~Lao Tzu
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you. ~Lao Tzu
One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him. ~Lao Tzu
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength. ~Lao Tzu
The words of truth are always paradoxical. ~Lao Tzu