A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. Lao Tzu on best
When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.' Lao Tzu on best
To know yet to think that one does not know is best Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty. Lao Tzu on best
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. Lao Tzu on change
If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve. Lao Tzu on change
Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good. Lao Tzu on communication
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu on courage
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength. Lao Tzu on courage
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. Lao Tzu on death
People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure. Lao Tzu on failure
In 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 on family
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength. Lao Tzu on fear
Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good. Lao Tzu on good
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. Lao Tzu on good
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu on good
Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions. Lao Tzu on good
I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any. Lao Tzu on good
The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the sage is to act but not to compete. Lao Tzu on good
The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.' Lao Tzu on good