35 Lao Tzu phrases full of philosophy about the beauty of simplicity

The soul has no secret that behavior does not reveal.

Kindness in words creates trust; kindness in thought creates depth; kindness in gift creates love.

The value of an act is judged by its opportunity.

The truly cultured man is not ashamed to ask questions even of the less educated.

In the conduct of human affairs there is no better law than self-control.

Great achievements are possible when small beginnings are important.

The sage does not teach with words, but with deeds.

The sage has no inflexible concepts. Adapt to others.

He who rises on tiptoe is not safe.

This is why the poet said: whoever is illuminated from within appears dark in the eyes of the world.

If you cannot advance an inch, take a foot back.

What dominates others is strong; what masters itself is powerful.

Repay evil with good, because love is victorious in attack and invulnerable in defence.

It is easy to erase footprints; however, it is difficult to walk without stepping on the ground.

Elegant words are not sincere; sincere words are not elegant.

The sage can discover the world without stepping through its door. See without looking, perform without acting.

The sage does not treasure. The more you give to others, the more you have.

With the good I am good, but even with those who are not good I am good, for virtue is good.

He who does not trust others cannot earn their trust.

Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

Use your light, but dim your brightness.

Always measure what has been done with what could be done.

Different in life, men are similar in death.

To gain knowledge, add things every day. To gain wisdom, eliminate things every day.

He who knows his ignorance reveals the deepest wisdom. Those who ignore their ignorance live in the deepest illusion.

The reason why it is not easy for people to live in peace is that they know too much.

Nature is not benevolent, and it is with a certain indifference that it uses everything for its ends.

He who knows when he has enough will not make himself look ridiculous. And he who knows when to stop will not be in danger.

A long journey of a thousand miles begins with the movement of one foot.

He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.

He who controls others may be strong, but he who dominates himself is even more powerful.

Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom.

The sage does not show off and see how he is noticed. He renounces himself and is never forgotten.

He who thinks everything is easy will find many difficulties.

The greater the number of laws, the greater the number of thieves.