Quotes by Taoism Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold. Laozi taoismpeopleknowledge The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth. Laozi taoismdwellingdoe The perfect square lacks corners. Laozi taoismsquaresperfect My words have an origin. My deeds have a sovereign. Truly, because people do not understand this, they do not understand me. Laozi taoismpeopleknowledge If you search everywhere, yet cannot find what you are seeking, it is because what you seek is already in your possession. Laozi taoismtao-te-chingwisdom The light of the Way seems dim. Laozi taoismlightway The Tao is told is not the Tao. Laozi taotaoism Misery is what happiness rests upon. Happiness is what misery lurks beneath. Laozi taoismmisery It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great. Laozi taoismdoedesire The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience. Laozi taoismdemandway Not praising the deserving prevents envy. Laozi taoismenvypraise The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself. Laozi sagetaoismdoe When nothing is done, nothing is left undone. Laozi taoismtao-te-chingdone Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. Laozi taoismenlighteninghonesty If you want to become full, let yourself be empty. Laozi taoismtao-te-chingwant Excellent warriors are not violent. Laozi taoismwarriorexcellent The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness. Laozi taoismablefeelings Peace and quiet govern the world. Laozi taoismquietworld Who can rest until the moment of action? Laozi taoismmomentsaction A multitude of words is tiresome, unlike remaining centered. Laozi tiresometaoismmultitudes«4567891011121314»
