Quotes from Ancient Times
Lao-tzu (604 BC - 531 BC)
Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of happiness.
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire.
People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.
Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world.
For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.
Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.
Memorable Quotes
To be worn out is to be renewed.
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.
He who knows others is wise; he who know himself is enlightened.
Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small.
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.
When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves'.
Insightful Quotes cards
The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
When the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.