Quotes by Lao Tzu

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

“ 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. ”

“ Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner. ”

“ A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live. ”

“ Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her. ”

“ If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. ”

“ The best fighter is never angry. ”

“ Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to. ”

“ The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth. ”

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

“ Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. ”

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