Quotes on Tao Wisdom

When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.

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

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

A great nation is like a great man:When he makes a mistake, he realizes it.Having realized it, he admits it.Having admitted it, he corrects it.He considers those who point out his faultsas his most benevolent teachers.He thinks of his enemyas the shadow that he himself casts.

He who stands on tiptoe _x000D_ _x000D_ doesn't stand firm. _x000D_ _x000D_ He who rushes ahead _x000D_ _x000D_ doesn't go far. _x000D_ _x000D_ He who tries to shine _x000D_ _x000D_ dims his own light. _x000D_ _x000D_ He who defines himself _x000D_ _x000D_ can't know who he really is. _x000D_ _x000D_ He who has power over others _x000D_ _x000D_ can't empower himself. _x000D_ _x000D_ He who clings to his work _x000D_ _x000D_ will create nothing that endures.

To understand the limitation of things, desire them.

My teachings are easy to understand and easy to put into practice. Yet your intellect will never grasp them, and if you try to practice them, you'll fail. My teachings are older than the world. How can you grasp their meaning? If you want to know me, look inside your heart.

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.