Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu
Laoziwas an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Although a legendary figure, he is usually dated to around the 6th century BC and reckoned a contemporary of Confucius, but some historians contend that he actually lived during the Warring States period of the 5th or 4th century BC. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
He who possess virtue in abundance may be compared to an infant
Clay is molded to form a cup, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the cup depends. Doors and windows are cut out to make a room, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the room depends. Therefore turn being into advantage, and turn non-being into utility.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
Know they thyself, presume not God to scan. The proper study of mankind is man.
The farther you go, the less you know
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.
The more laws are enacted and taxes assessed, the greater the number of lawbreakers and tax evaders
One may know the world without going out of doors
For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.