"The Master, by residing in the Tao,sets an example for all beings.Because he doesn't display himself,people can see his light.Because he has nothing t...

When people see some things as beautiful,other things become ugly.When people see some things as good,other things become bad.
~ Laozi ~












More Laozi quotes
"Be content with what you have;rejoice in the way things are.When you realize there is nothing lacking,the whole world belongs to you.
"Too much thinking causes confusion and anxietybetter to stick with the simplicity of Tao
"We join spokes together in a wheel, but it is the center hole that makes the wagon move.We shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness insidethat h...
"Heaven's net is wide, but its mesh is fine
"Let go of rousing speechand identification with thoughtsUntil your endyou will never be jaded
"Heaven’s Tao is impartial,yet those who follow its compassionate waywill always be nourished
"He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
"Revere the unity of all-that-iscarry out your daily activities with compassion;if you do not limit your compassion,you yourself will not be limited.
"Great acts are made up of small deeds.
"There is no illusion greater than fear.
"The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it our...
"Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
"Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good.