If you are at peace you are living in the present.
If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are depressed you are living in the past. He is always on the side of truth so everything around him is fulfilled. The Sage is always on the side of virtue so everyone around him prospers. And with a mind such as this he loses all command below Heaven. One who seeks his treasure in the outer world is cut off from his own roots. The essence of my teachings is this: See with original purity, embrace with original simplicity, reduce what you have, decrease what you want. Though the views are captivating and beg attention, he remains calm and uninvolved. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure. Without seeking glory, his glory endures. Without claiming reward, he gains endless merit. Without promoting himself, he is distinguished. Without showing himself, he shines forth. The Sage embraces the One and becomes a model for the world. If one doesn’t trust himself how can he trust anyone else? Only then will you witness everything unfolding from emptiness. All things flourish around him and he does not refuse any one of them.īecome totally empty. The Sage acts without action and teaches without talking. He does nothing for himself in this passing world so nothing he does ever passes. A name that can be named is not The Name. When acting, remember – timing is everything.Ī way that can be walked is not The Way. Live in accordance with the nature of things: Build your house on solid ground. It provides for all people and even cleanses those places. For water benefits all things and goes against none of them. The best way to live is to be like water. One who loves himself as everyone is fit to be teacher of the world. One who sees himself as everything is fit to be guardian of the world. When all is finished, the people say “it happened by itself”. He works without self-interest and leaves no trace.
On leadership: The great ruler speaks little and his words are priceless. Whether you’re a gem in the royal court or a stone on the common path, if you accept your part with humility the glory of the universe will be yours. More Lao Tzu facts (Wikipedia page) The Best Lao Tzu Quotes He was an ancient Chinese philosopher, writer and founder Taoismīorn and Died: Unknown, 6th century – 4th century BC Lao Tzu was also named Laozi and Lao-Tze (translated as “Old Master”) Playing one’s part is accordance with the universe is true humility. A man’s life brings nothing unless he lives in accordance with the whole universe. The pieces of a chariot are useless unless they work in accordance with the whole. The highest justice is to see without preference. The highest kindness is to give without condition. The highest virtue is to act without a sense of self. When at war he honors the side of action. One who knows Tao never turns from life’s calling. Whatever is not in keeping with Tao will come to an early end. Things that gain a place by force will flourish for a time, but then fade away. He moves in harmony with the present moment always knowing the truth of just what to do. One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things. He stays a witness to life so he endures. The Sage puts his own views behind so ends up ahead. One who remains content where he is surely gets everything. One who approaches life with force surely gets something. One who conquers himself is all-powerful. You’ll see, Lao Tzu is probably the master you need in our fast-paced world. Hope you’ll find the inspiration and wisdom you need to slow down and accept what’s happening in your life right now. Here are 210 of the best Lao Tzu quotes I could find. Most of all, he's dedicated to help you live a simpler and more peaceful life. He's also into personal development and productivity. He has been writing and collecting quotes since 2004. Maxime is the founder and chief editor of WisdomQuotes.
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