Lao Tzu Quotes

“What is a good man but a bad man's teacher? What is a bad man but a good man's job?”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:good learning teaching

“Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it. If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:world

“Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:evil

“If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:change

“Because he believes in himself, he doesn't try to convince others. Because he is content with himself, he doesn't need others' approval. Because he accepts himself, the whole world accepts him.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:belief

“If a country is governed with repression, the people are depressed and crafty.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:government

“For governing a country well there is nothing better than moderation.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:government

“If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:government people leadership

“Trying to control the future is like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools, chances are that you'll cut your hand.”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:future control

“A great nation is like a great man: When he makes a mistake, he realizes it. Having realized it, he admits it. Having admitted it, he corrects it. He considers those who point out his faults as his most benevolent teachers. He thinks of his enemy...”

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

topic:learning enemy

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