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
The softest things in the world to overcome the hardest things in the world.
Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.
A good manager is best when people barely know that he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise him.
Pride attaches undue importance to the superiority of one's status in the eyes of others; And shame is fear of humiliation at one's inferior status in the estimation of others. When one sets his heart on being highly esteemed, and achieves such rating, then he is automatically involved in fear of losing his status.
The Way is empty yet use will not drain it.
A thousand miles starts from beneath one's feet.
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.