Lao Tzu

LaoTzu

The first philosopher of Chinese Taoism, Lao Tzu is the alleged author of the Tao-te Ching, the major Taoist writing. Modern scholars readily acknowledge the influence of Taoism on the development of Buddhism.
Lao Tzu has never ceased to be generally respected in all circles in China. To the Confucianists he was a venerated philosopher; to the people he was a saint or a god; and to the Taoists he was an emanation of the Tao and one of their greatest divinities.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins 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

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu

“Contentment that derives from knowing when to be content is eternal contentment.” – Lao Tzu

“Dualistic thinking is a sickness.” – Lao Tzu

“He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted.” – Lao Tzu

“He who gains victory over other men is strong, but he who gains a victory over himself is all-powerful.” -Lao Tzu

“If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.” – Lao Tzu

“It is wealth to be content.” – Lao-Tzu

“Kind words create confidence. Kind thinking creates profoundness. Kind giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu

“One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.” – Lao Tzu

“To see things in the seed, that is genius.” – Lao Tzu

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu

“When you accept yourself, the whole world accepts you.” – Lao Tzu