Lao Tzu quotes

Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. Which is also known as Laozi. His thoughts are very deep.

So let’s know their thoughts through their quotes. But before that, we know some important things about the life of Lao Tzu.

Who Is Lao Tzu?

Lao Tzu was born in the Chujen village of the State of the Chu around the 4th or 6th century.

He is known by many names such as Li Er, Lao Dun, Tai Shang Lao-Jun or Tai Shang Xuanyuan Huangdi.

No information about his parents is available. In the mid-twentieth century, he was considered the greatest of all scholars. In addition, Laozi is also considered a contemporary of Confucius during the 6th or 5th century BCE.

From the point of history, it is believed that Lao Tzu was a scholar and worked as a keeper of archives in a royal court.

He had many students and disciples. But he had never opened a formal school.

There is also a belief about Lao Tzu that he was of the Longsi Li dynasty. He was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who wrote Tao Te Ching.

Because of this, he is best known in history as the author of Tao Te Ching.

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Because Tao Te Ching is one of the most important texts of Chinese culture. In this book, he has explained his ideas through appropriation, repetition, verses and rhythm.

In addition, Laozi is also considered the founder of Taoism Religion and Philosophy. It is a popular religion in China. In which the Jade Emperor is placed as the official head deity.

Today the profound influence of Lao Tzu’s views is seen in Chinese society. His work and ideas have also been adopted by Chinese legalism.

Famous Lao Tzu Quotes :

Lao Tzu Quotes
Bring compassion to your thinking because it causes profoundness.

The one who puts a lot of emphasis on his views, often the same people do not agree with his views. ― Lao Tzu

Just as Snow does not have to do anything to whiten himself, you do not need to do anything. Just be yourself. ― Lao Tzu

Water is the softest thing, but it can still beat mountains. This clearly shows the principle of softness in overcoming rigidity. ― Lao Tzu

Truth is not always beautiful and similarly, beautiful words can never be the truth. ― Lao Tzu

A wise man is one who knows what he does not know. ― Lao Tzu

Stop searching and you will see. Stop running away and you will be found. ― Lao Tzu

Always do the work that you enjoy. ― Lao Tzu

Knowledge is a treasure, but its key is just practice. ― Lao Tzu

If you want to understand the extent of things, then first you have to get it. ― Lao Tzu

If you complete a great work, then never boast on it. ― Lao Tzu

Achieve any work without showing it and complete it without arrogance. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes
Music in the soul can only be heard by the universe. (Image Credit: lithub.com)

Time is such a created thing that we use to say ‘I don’t have time’. ― Lao Tzu

I have three precious things which I hold fast. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. ― Lao Tzu

One who is content with himself does not require the approval of others. ― Lao Tzu

Silence is a source of Great Strength. ― Lao Tzu

Close your mouth, block off your senses and blunt your sharpness. What remains after that is your pranic identity. ― Lao Tzu

He who controls others is powerful, but he who has mastered himself is super powerful. ― Lao Tzu

When we see some things as good, other things go bad for us. ― Lao Tzu

Hope and fear are both things that arise from our thoughts. ― Lao Tzu

If we do not see self as self, then we are not afraid of anything. ― Lao Tzu

The true words are never clear, we have to know them in our own way. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes
To know others is intelligence, but to know oneself is true knowledge.

A wise person never needs to prove his point. ― Lao Tzu

Great acts are also made of small deeds. ― Lao Tzu

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spread automatically. ― Lao Tzu

Satisfaction is the world’s largest treasure. ― Lao Tzu

Confidence is our true and greatest friend. ― Lao Tzu

The one that is soft is the strongest. ― Lao Tzu

Always do what can be done without using violence. ― Lao Tzu

The inner is the foundation of the outer. ― Lao Tzu

A wise man does not keep his treasures, not just with himself. He divides his treasure into others. ― Lao Tzu

When nothing is done, nothing is left undone. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes
Simplicity, patience and compassion are our true treasures. (Image Credit: purposefairy.com)

When honesty builds up within you, it is automatically felt in other people’s hearts. ― Lao Tzu

If you think you don’t know anything then this is true knowledge. ― Lao Tzu

Failure is a good opportunity. We should not blame others for our failure. Because there is no end to blame. ― Lao Tzu

There is no greater illusion in the world than fear. ― Lao Tzu

When goodness is lost then morality comes out. ― Lao Tzu

The world cannot be conquered only by force because only resistance arises from force. ― Lao Tzu

If you do not trust people then people will not trust you. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Love :

Lao Tzu Quotes on Love
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Love is strongest because it simultaneously controls the head, heart, and senses. ― Lao Tzu

He who protects from love will be safe and love will protect him. ― Lao Tzu

Love is a decision, it is not a feeling! ― Lao Tzu

Giving without demand and controlling without authority, this is love. ― Lao Tzu

Great love makes a person courageous. ― Lao Tzu

Kindness in giving creates love. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Journey :

A good traveler has no definite plan, he has no intention of going anywhere. ― Lao Tzu

The journey of a thousand miles also begins with one step. ― Lao Tzu

A good traveler leaves no tracks. ― Lao Tzu

The sage travels throughout the day, yet he never leaves his inner peace. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Leadership :

Lao Tzu Quotes on Leadership
A true leader should have the strength to master others.

There should be kindness in the words of a leader because it builds confidence. ― Lao Tzu

If you want to lead people, then you should walk with people. ― Lao Tzu

As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. ― Lao Tzu

If you want to lead the people, you have to learn how to follow them. ― Lao Tzu

If you avoid putting yourself in front of others and you can be a good leader. ― Lao Tzu

A good leader is one who talks little and when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, “We did this ourselves”. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Life :

Lao Tzu Quotes on Life
Be simple in your actions and thoughts so that you can return to the source of existence. (Image Credit: iamfearlesssoul.com)

Act without expectation. ― Lao Tzu

The treasure of life is missed by those who hold on and gained by those who let go. ― Lao Tzu

The world belongs to those who let go. ― Lao Tzu

Difficult problems in life always begin to ease after a short time. ― Lao Tzu

Deal with difficulties while they are still easy.  ― Lao Tzu

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Even in perfection, there is a desire to be imperfect. ― Lao Tzu

If you look to others for perfection then  you will never be complete. ― Lao Tzu

New beginnings are often completed with painful endings. ― Lao Tzu

He knows enough is enough. So that will always be enough. ― Lao Tzu

Handle the great while it is still small. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Life
When you don’t trust people, you make them untrustworthy.

Sometimes success is as dangerous as failure. ― Lao Tzu

Our hope is also hollow as our fear. ― Lao Tzu

If you look at your thoughts, they will become your words; If you look at your words, they will become your work; If you look at your work, they will become your habits; If you see your habits, they will become your character and if you see your character, they will become your destiny. ― Lao Tzu

It is time to live or die, but never reject it. ― Lao Tzu

Our complaints are just the stuff of our old thoughts and feelings. ― Lao Tzu

Loss is not as bad as wanting more. ― Lao Tzu

Answer wisely for good things done inadvertently. ― Lao Tzu

The universe is eternal because it does not live for itself, it gives life to others. ― Lao Tzu

If you set your mind right then the rest of your life will be spoiled. ― Lao Tzu

Those who flow in the flow of life know that they do not need any other force. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Life
Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world. (Image Credit: laoziacademy.com)

Your own positive future can begin at any moment. Because every goal is possible from there. ― Lao Tzu

There can be no greater danger than underestimating your opponent. ― Lao Tzu

Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing. ― Lao Tzu

If you get ahead of others then you are powerful but at that time you should control yourself. ― Lao Tzu

Only when you water your dreams with optimism and solution will you be able to cultivate success. ― Lao Tzu

If you accept yourself, then the whole world starts accepting you. ― Lao Tzu

Life is made up of a series of natural and spontaneous changes. You will feel sad if you oppose it. Let reality be a reality. Let things move naturally whatever they like. ― Lao Tzu

When you forget what you are, you will become who you really are. ― Lao Tzu

To attain knowledge, add things every day and to attain wisdom, remove things every day. ― Lao Tzu

Those who know do not speak and those who speak do not know. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Life
Adopt simplicity, reduce selfishness and have fewer desires.

If you are satisfied then you are the richest person in the world. ― Lao Tzu

Only if you have the willpower, you will be able to work with enthusiasm. ― Lao Tzu

Everyone will respect you when you do something for your own satisfaction. ― Lao Tzu

If you are depressed then understand that you are living in the past.

Be careful what you water your dreams with. ― Lao Tzu

Always be on the lookout for ways to turn the problem into an opportunity for success. ― Lao Tzu

If you are worried then you are living in the future. ― Lao Tzu

You really have an answer for who you really are. You know who you are and you know what you want. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Happiness :

Lao Tzu Quotes on Happiness
If you care what other people think of you, then you will always become a prisoner of others. (Image Credit: richardswsmith.wordpress.com)

Be satisfied with what you have; Because only then you will be able to remain happy. ― Lao Tzu

If you stop thinking, then all your problems will end automatically. ― Lao Tzu

If you look to others for perfection, you will never be complete. ― Lao Tzu

If you realize that you are not missing anything, then the whole world belongs to you. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Patience :

Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. ― Lao Tzu

Wait patiently until your mud settles and the water clears. ― Lao Tzu

Trying to understand is like sieving through mud filled water. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Death :

A person with external courage dares to die and a person with inner courage dares to live. ― Lao Tzu

If you die without loss, you are eternal. ― Lao Tzu

Men are born soft and tender but die hard. Thus the death of one who is rigid and inflexible is certain. ― Lao Tzu

If you are not afraid of dying, you can achieve anything. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes About Change :

If you try to change someone, you will ruin it. ― Lao Tzu

If you do not change direction, you will definitely be able to reach where you want to go. ― Lao Tzu

You cannot hold anything because everything changes here every day. ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quotes on Peace :

If you are at peace you are living in the present. ― Lao Tzu

When you have no desire, then everything happens in peace. ― Lao Tzu

If you want peace in home, then there should be peace in your heart. ― Lao Tzu

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