Lao Tzu Quotes

Lao Tzu Quotes provide a depth of insight and profound wisdom from one of the eastern spiritual masters also known as Laozi.

Lao-Tzu, was a philosopher of ancient China and is said to be the founder of Taoism.

Each of the Lao Tzu quotes below, as much of the wisdom conveyed by the spiritual masters of the past, will provide you with a deeper understanding with regard to the importance of finding answers within yourself and discovering the power that you hold to create the events, conditions and circumstances that make up each area of your life.

Enjoy these Lao Tzu quotes.

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be” - Lao Tzu

“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” - Lao Tzu

 “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” - Lao Tzu

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tzu

Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted. - Lao Tzu

Seeing the small is called Clarity. Keeping flexible is called Strength. Using the shining Radiance, You enter the Light, Where no harm can come to you. This is called Enlightenment. - Lao Tzu

In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, delve deep into the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true. In work, be competent. In action, be careful of your timing. -Lao Tzu

Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. --Lao Tsu

To see things in the seed, that is genius - Lao Tzu

“Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.” - Lao Tzu

To lead people, you must follow behind. --Lao Tzu

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know. --Lao Tzu

Who does not trust enough will not be trusted. --Lao Tzu

He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough. --Lao Tzu

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. --Lao Tzu

Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Don't overdo it. --Lao Tzu

A violent man will die a violent death. --Lao Tzu

Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely. --Lao Tzu

The farther you go, the less you know. --Lao Tzu

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. --Lao Tzu

Great acts are made up of small deeds. --Lao Tzu

A journey of a thousand miles starts under one's feet. --Lao Tzu

The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be. -Lao Tzu

Only fools seek power, and the greatest fools seek it through force. -Lao Tzu

When you accept yourself, the whole world accepts you. -Lao Tzu

"Not all spiritual paths lead to the harmonious Oneness. Indeed, most are detours and distractions, nothing more." -Lao Tzu

Therefore the stiff and unbending is the disciple of death. The gentle and yielding is the disciple of life. -Lao Tzu

“Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy” -Lao Tzu