Lao Tzu Quotes

Lao Tzu

Profession : Philosopher

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Lao Tzu

Be the chief but never the lord.

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To lead people walk behind them.

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Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.

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Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.

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He who talks more is sooner exhausted.

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He who is contented is rich.

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An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

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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.

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

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Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

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Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.

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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.

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From caring comes courage.

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Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.

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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

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Nature is not human hearted.

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When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

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Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

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