Laozi Philosophy Quotes & Sayings

Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone. — Laozi

There is no peace without justice, and no justice without forgiveness. — Pope John Paul II

The Tea Party elites believe government is evil. Everything about government is bad, and they blame all problems, even non-economic problems, problems that were caused by the private sector, on government. — Chuck Schumer

Being satisfied with little, you can gain much. Seeking much you will go astray. The wise heeds this precept. If it could be so with all people! — Laozi

Like it or not, philosophy or intellectual activity in ancient China was distinguished from manual labor, and thus philosophical texts were not only political in nature (because they normally addressed the issue of good government and social order) but also "esoteric." They were not meant to contribute to general education, but to be studied only by a small fraction of the population, i.e., by those who had access to learning and power. If we want to understand the Laozi historically, we have to accept this context and thus also the fact that, as a philosophical treatise, it did not attempt to be generally accessible. It was originally a text for the few - and it clearly shows. — Hans-Georg Moeller

He does not feel pity for himself - thus he can successfully develop. — Laozi

Fey ... a Scotch word ... It means the kind of exalted happiness that comes before disaster. You know
it's too good to be true. — Agatha Christie

He does not seek power - yet people follow him. — Laozi

He does not praise himself - yet he is respectable. — Laozi

Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone. — Laozi

Was this how the characters in Harry Potter felt when the spoke the name of You-Know-Who? — Lisi Harrison

The wise trusts not only to his physical eyes - thus he can see clearly. — Laozi

He does not seek glory - yet people respect him. — Laozi

My animals are a really important part of my life. — Lisa Scottoline

The wise cares about everyone, and he becomes an example to all. — Laozi

The wise does not think that only he is right -thus he knows the truth. — Laozi

He does not struggle with anyone - thus no one can vanquish him. — Laozi