W hat the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
Y our own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
S he does not show herself, and therefore is apparent. She does not affirm herself, and therefore is acknowledged. She does not boast and therefore has merit. She does not strive and therefore is successful. It is exactly because she does not contend, that nobody can contend with her. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
I n dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
M en are born soft and supple; dead they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry. Thus whoever is stiff and inflexible is a disciple of death. Whoever is soft and yielding is a disciple of life. The hard and stiff will be broken. The soft and supple will prevail. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
I f you try to change it, you will ruin it. Try to hold it, and you will lose it. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
I f 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 quote, Daoism share
A ccomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
W ater is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
T o 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. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
T he snow goose need not bathe to make it white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
T o attain worldly knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom in Tao, remove things every day. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
A leader is best when people barely know he exists. Of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, We did these ourselves. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share
M anifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires. Lao Tzu quote, Daoism share