What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.
LAO TZUWhat the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.
LAO TZUSuccess is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear.
LAO TZUWater is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.
LAO TZUWe shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want.
LAO TZUAccomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing.
LAO TZUThere is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.
LAO TZUThe road you can talk about is not the road you can walk on.
LAO TZUAll streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.
LAO TZUKnowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
LAO TZUEmpty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace.
LAO TZULove is a decision – not an emotion!
LAO TZUWhen you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
LAO TZUNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
LAO TZUWhen goodness is lost there is morality.
LAO TZUHe who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.
LAO TZULoss is not as bad as wanting more.
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