Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese
philosopher and writer. He is reputed to be the author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of Taoism (pronounced 'dowism')
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing
yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is
true power.”
“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.”
“The truth is not always beautiful, nor
beautiful words the truth.”
“When I let go of what I am, I become
what I might be.”
“Time is a created thing. To say 'I
don't have time' is like saying, 'I don't want to'.”
“The best fighter is never angry.”
“A man with outward courage dares to
die; a man with inner courage dares to live.”
“Care about what other people think
and you will always be their prisoner.”
“Silence is a source of great
strength.”
“To lead people walk behind them.”
“Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”
“Respond intelligently even to
unintelligent treatment”
“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.”
“Be careful what you water your dreams
with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the
life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will
cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an
opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your
dream.”
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