People in their handling 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.

Quote by Lao Tzu

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He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a...

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a...

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the...

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the...

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking...

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking...

Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.

Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.

Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of...

Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of...

The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.

The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.

He who knows others is learned; He who knows himself is wise.

He who knows others is learned; He who knows himself is wise.

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...

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and...

Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and...

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Advise the ruler to govern the state as one cooks a small fish - that...

Advise the ruler to govern the state as one cooks a small fish - that...

It is wisdom to know others; It is enlightenment to know one's self.

It is wisdom to know others; It is enlightenment to know one's self.

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.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they...

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they...

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

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

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do...

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do...

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in...

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in...

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will...

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will...