Lao Tzu quotes
To lead people walk behind them.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
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.
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.
Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.
An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.
Be the chief but never the lord.
Because of a great love, one is courageous.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.
By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.
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.
Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.