Lao Tzu is considered the founding father of Taoism, a Chinese philosopher, and writer who lived over 2500 years ago.
His writings’ wisdom has endured through the ages, yet after several millennia, we still have so much to learn from him.
Here is a selection of 50 quotes that will help you to reflect and take a step back.
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.”
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
“To know that you do not know is the best.
To think you know when you do not is a disease.
Recognizing this disease as a disease is to be free of it.”
The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.”