Lao Tzu

"To the mind that is still, the entire universe surrenders."

"The Tao never acts, yet nothing remains undone."

"Because she competes with no one, no one in the world can compete with her."

"When you realize there is nothing to protect, the whole world is yours."

"The sage submits to necessity but does not struggle against it."

"Cunning and kindness rarely go together."

"A broken heart is an open heart."

"The Master observes the world but trusts his inner vision."

"When nothing is done, nothing remains undone."

"The softest thing in the world overcomes the hardest."

"He who knows himself is truly wise."

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."

"Those who flow as life flows know they need nothing."

"The usefulness of a cup is in its emptiness."

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

"The Tao that can be named is not the eternal Tao."

"Do you have the patience to wait till the mud settles and the water is clear?"

"In harmony with the Tao, the sky is clear and spacious."

"True strength is being able to be completely flexible."

"The Master knows that he knows nothing."

"Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness."

"To lead people, walk behind them."

"A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live."

"The greatest achievement is selflessness."

"He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty."

"When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

"The rigid tree breaks in the storm; the flexible one bends and survives."