Laozi Quotes

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

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

One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

He who knows himself is enlightened.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.