Lao Tzu Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete.”

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

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

“Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.”

“Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.”

“He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.”

“At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.”

“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.”

“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.”

“The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.”