A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 64
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Lao Tzu quotes
c. 6th century BC ยท Philosophers and ancient wisdom
Ancient Chinese sage traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching.
8 quotes, 8 traced to where Tzu said or wrote them.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33, tr. Stephen Mitchell
A leader is best when people barely know that he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 17, tr. Witter Bynner
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 46
To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48
He who knows does not speak; he who speaks does not know.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 56
Governing a large country is like frying a small fish.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 60
The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is.
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 81, tr. Stephen Mitchell