Lao Tzu Quotes

To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

Lao Tzu

By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever.

Lao Tzu

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

Lao Tzu

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

Lao Tzu

He who talks more is sooner exhausted.

Lao Tzu

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.

Lao Tzu

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and no intention of arriving.

Lao Tzu

The feminine values are the fountain of bliss. Know the masculine, Keep to the feminine.

Lao Tzu

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

Lao Tzu

A leader is most effective when people barely know he exists. When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, his troops will feel they did it themselves.

Lao Tzu

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

Lao Tzu

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.

Lao Tzu

To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; Not to realize that you do not understand is a defect.

Lao Tzu

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

Lao Tzu

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.

Lao Tzu