Lao Tzu was a philosopher of ancient China and is a central figure in Taoism (also spelled "Daoism"). Laozi literally means "Old Master" and is generally considered an honorific. A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. Zhuangzi, widely considered the intellectual and spiritual successor of Laozi, had a notable impact on Chinese literature, culture and spirituality. Throughout history, Laozi's work was embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements. [source: wikipedia]
8 Amazing Quotes from Lao Tzu
- Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.
- 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.
- The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
- Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
- The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be.
- Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.
- 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.
- Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
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