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
When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will win
To perceive things in the germ is intelligence
He who possess virtue in abundance may be compared to an infant
He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise.
He who knows others is clever; He who knows himself has discernment.
He who knows he has enough is rich.
He who accounts all things easy will have many difficulties
He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them
He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
From of old the things that have acquired unity are these: Heaven by unity has become clear; Earth by unity has become steady; The Spirit by unity has become spiritual; The Valley by unity has become full; All things by unity have come into existence.
To have little is to possess.To have plenty is to be perplexed.
Fail to honor people,they fail to honor you; but of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aims fulfilled, they will all say, 'We did this ourselves.'
As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.