Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

Quote by Lao Tzu

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When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will...

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will...

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact...

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact...

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

The words of truth are always paradoxical.

The words of truth are always paradoxical.

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.

Born to be wild - live to outgrow it.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict,...

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict,...

To lead the people, walk behind them.

To lead the people, walk behind them.

Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.

Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows...

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows...

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done,...

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done,...

Cruel leaders are replaced only to have new leaders turn cruel.

Cruel leaders are replaced only to have new leaders turn cruel.

Leaders are the committed & constructive individuals who are self-motivated by challenges, inspired by contributions...

Leaders are the committed & constructive individuals who are self-motivated by challenges, inspired by contributions...

Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they...

Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they...