Lao Tzu

“He who excels at fighting does not let himself be roused.”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

“He who tries to shine dims his own light.”

“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name.”

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”

“The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.”

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”

“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”

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

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”

“Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.”

“Silence is a source of great strength.”

“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

“Mastery of others is strength; mastery of yourself is power.”

“Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish.”

“Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?”

“The sage does not attempt anything very big, and thus achieves greatness.”