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Laozi: Quotes

  • Beginnings and Endings
    A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.Lao-tzu: The Way of Lao-tzu
  • Leaders and Rulers
    A leader is best
    When people barely know that he exists,
    Not so good when people obey and acclaim him,
    Worst when they despise him.
    Lao-tzu: The Way of Life
  • Self-Control
    He who conquers others is strong;
    He who conquers himself is mighty.
    Lao-tzu: The Way of Life
  • Self-Knowledge and Self-Deception
    He who knows others is learned;
    He who knows himself is wise.
    Lao-tzu: Tao-te Ching
  • Simplicity
    Manifest plainness,
    Embrace simplicity,
    Reduce selfishness,
    Have few desires.
    Lao-tzu: The Way of Life