Ancient words, modern meaning. Lao Tzu, legendary sage and author of the Tao Te Ching, didn’t just drop quotes, he dropped life lessons wrapped in poetic simplicity. From navigating love and leadership to mastering the art of going with the flow, Lao Tzu's quotes are short, sharp, and soul-deep. Whether you’re here for inner peace or a killer Instagram caption, this collection of Lao Tzu quotes will speak to your modern soul with timeless Taoist wisdom.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
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Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
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Tao Te Ching Quotes
The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
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Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles, and the water is clear.
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He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.
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Love is a decision - not an emotion.
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The further one goes, the less one knows.
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Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.
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A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.
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The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long.
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The wise man is one who knows what he does not know.
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All streams flow to the sea,
because it is lower than they are.
Humility gives it its power.
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
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
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Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear.
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To understand the limitation of things, desire them.
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If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.
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If you try to change it, you will ruin it. Try to hold it, and you will lose it.
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Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.
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Lao Tzu Life Quotes
Act without expectation.
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Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.
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Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.
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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
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Kindness in words creates confidence.
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Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
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Kindness in giving creates love.
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Silence is a source of Great Strength.
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To attain knowledge, add things every day.
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To attain wisdom, remove things every day.
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Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.
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Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
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The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.
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Stop thinking, and end your problems.
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The best fighter is never angry.
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Deep Lao Tzu Quotes
What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.
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Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.
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Because of a great love, one is courageous.
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Stop leaving and you will arrive.
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Stop searching and you will see.
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Stop running away and you will be found.
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He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
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Accomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing.
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Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear.
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Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self.
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When we don't see the self as self, what do we have to fear
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If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground.
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In thinking, keep to the simple.
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In conflict, be fair and generous. I
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In governing, don't try to control.
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In work, do what you enjoy.
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In family life, be completely present.
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He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.
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Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.
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There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.
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Loss is not as bad as wanting more.
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To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.
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If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away.
Awaken him with your words,
elevate him with your deeds,
repay his injury with your kindness.
Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.Lao Tzu
The Way to do is to be.
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By letting go it all gets done.
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As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.
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Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.
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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.
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