Lao Tzu Quotes of Wisdom
For motivation, inspiration, love and enlightenment
“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.”
“Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.”
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”
“The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.”
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
“Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.”
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.”
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
“All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.”
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
“Silence is a source of great strength.”
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”
“The words of truth are always paradoxical.”
“To lead people walk behind them.”
“If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.”
“At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.”
“Those who have knowledge, don’t predict. Those who predict, don’t have knowledge.”
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”