Lao-Tzu Quotes
Top 100 wise famous quotes and sayings by Lao-Tzu
Lao-Tzu Famous Quotes & Sayings
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![Lao-Tzu quotes: It is because he is thus free from striving that therefore no one in the world is able to strive with him. Lao-Tzu quotes: It is because he is thus free from striving that therefore no one in the world is able to strive with him.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1996767.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: When the work is done, and one's name is becoming distinguished, to withdraw into obscurity is the way of Heaven. Lao-Tzu quotes: When the work is done, and one's name is becoming distinguished, to withdraw into obscurity is the way of Heaven.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1549171.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: 262."Be square but do not cut; be sharp but do not stab; be straight forward but do not unrestrained; be bright but do not dazzle. Lao-Tzu quotes: 262."Be square but do not cut; be sharp but do not stab; be straight forward but do not unrestrained; be bright but do not dazzle.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1205749.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Although he may have brilliant prospects to look at, he quietly remains (in his proper place), indifferent to them. Lao-Tzu quotes: Although he may have brilliant prospects to look at, he quietly remains (in his proper place), indifferent to them.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-717975.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The Wise Man is square but not sharp, honest but not not malign, straight but not severe, bright but not dazzling. Lao-Tzu quotes: The Wise Man is square but not sharp, honest but not not malign, straight but not severe, bright but not dazzling.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-2121551.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: To speak little is natural. Therefore a gale does not blow a whole morning nor does a downpour last a whole day. Lao-Tzu quotes: To speak little is natural. Therefore a gale does not blow a whole morning nor does a downpour last a whole day.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-634583.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Man takes his law from the Earth; the Earth takes its law from Heaven; Heaven takes its law from the Tao. The law of the Tao is its being what Lao-Tzu quotes: Man takes his law from the Earth; the Earth takes its law from Heaven; Heaven takes its law from the Tao. The law of the Tao is its being what](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1654702.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: When one gives undivided attention to the (vital) breath, and brings it to the utmost degree of pliancy, he can become as a (tender) babe. Lao-Tzu quotes: When one gives undivided attention to the (vital) breath, and brings it to the utmost degree of pliancy, he can become as a (tender) babe.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-39888.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here. Lao-Tzu quotes: Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1654184.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own. Lao-Tzu quotes: The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-541164.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: He will strike the blow, but will be on his guard against being vain or boastful or arrogant in consequence of it. Lao-Tzu quotes: He will strike the blow, but will be on his guard against being vain or boastful or arrogant in consequence of it.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-40711.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The people are difficult to govern because of the (excessive) agency of their superiors (in governing them). Lao-Tzu quotes: The people are difficult to govern because of the (excessive) agency of their superiors (in governing them).](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-726727.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: With these three qualities, it cannot be made the subject of description; and hence we blend them together and obtain The One. Lao-Tzu quotes: With these three qualities, it cannot be made the subject of description; and hence we blend them together and obtain The One.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-88106.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: When the Great Tao (Way or Method) ceased to be observed, benevolence and righteousness came into vogue. Lao-Tzu quotes: When the Great Tao (Way or Method) ceased to be observed, benevolence and righteousness came into vogue.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1592827.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite. Lao-Tzu quotes: The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1760223.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Stop leaving and you will arrive. Stop searching and you will see. Stop running away and you will be found. Lao-Tzu quotes: Stop leaving and you will arrive. Stop searching and you will see. Stop running away and you will be found.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1849797.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Therefore the sage manages affairs without doing anything, and conveys his instructions without the use of speech. Lao-Tzu quotes: Therefore the sage manages affairs without doing anything, and conveys his instructions without the use of speech.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-176976.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Become totally emptyQuiet the restlessness of the mindOnly then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness Lao-Tzu quotes: Become totally emptyQuiet the restlessness of the mindOnly then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1894385.jpg)
Quiet the restlessness of the mind
Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness
![Lao-Tzu quotes: A skillful soldier is not violent, an able fighter does not rage, a mighty conqueror does not give battle, a great commander is a humble man Lao-Tzu quotes: A skillful soldier is not violent, an able fighter does not rage, a mighty conqueror does not give battle, a great commander is a humble man](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1914276.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: A sage traveling all dayis never far from the supplies in his cart,and however spectacular the viewshe remains calm and composed. Lao-Tzu quotes: A sage traveling all dayis never far from the supplies in his cart,and however spectacular the viewshe remains calm and composed.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-167488.jpg)
is never far from the supplies in his cart,
and however spectacular the views
he remains calm and composed.
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good. Lao-Tzu quotes: Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-2029113.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Their work was done and their undertakings were successful, while the people all said, 'We are as we are, of ourselves! Lao-Tzu quotes: Their work was done and their undertakings were successful, while the people all said, 'We are as we are, of ourselves!](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-2070750.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay. Lao-Tzu quotes: To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1142176.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The ancients were subtle, mysterious, profound, responsive. The depth of their knowledge is unfathomable. Because it is unfathomable, Lao-Tzu quotes: The ancients were subtle, mysterious, profound, responsive. The depth of their knowledge is unfathomable. Because it is unfathomable,](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-856640.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The door and windows are cut out (from the walls) to form an apartment; but it is on the empty space (within), that its use depends. Lao-Tzu quotes: The door and windows are cut out (from the walls) to form an apartment; but it is on the empty space (within), that its use depends.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-861353.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: There is no calamity greater than lavish desires.There is no greater guilt than discontentment.And there is no greater disaster than greed. Lao-Tzu quotes: There is no calamity greater than lavish desires.There is no greater guilt than discontentment.And there is no greater disaster than greed.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1022214.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Nature does not play favourites, it regards its creations without sentimentality. Therefore the wise person also acts in this way. Lao-Tzu quotes: Nature does not play favourites, it regards its creations without sentimentality. Therefore the wise person also acts in this way.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-613669.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: 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 quotes: 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.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-786369.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: And when (one with the highest excellence) does not wrangle (about his low position), no one finds fault with him. Lao-Tzu quotes: And when (one with the highest excellence) does not wrangle (about his low position), no one finds fault with him.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-546939.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: Therefore the sage seeks to satisfy (the craving of) the belly, and not the (insatiable longing of the) eyes. Lao-Tzu quotes: Therefore the sage seeks to satisfy (the craving of) the belly, and not the (insatiable longing of the) eyes.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1367191.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: If you search everywhere, yet cannot find what you are seeking, it is because what you seek is already in your possession. Lao-Tzu quotes: If you search everywhere, yet cannot find what you are seeking, it is because what you seek is already in your possession.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1429247.jpg)
![Lao-Tzu quotes: The (method of) correction shall by a turn become distortion, and the good in it shall by a turn become evil. Lao-Tzu quotes: The (method of) correction shall by a turn become distortion, and the good in it shall by a turn become evil.](https://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/lao-tzu-quotes-1459250.jpg)