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

Quote by Lao Tzu

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It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to...

It is better to do one's own duty, however defective it may be, than to...

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...

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,...

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize...

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize...

For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.

For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.

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

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

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

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.

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...

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning...

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning...

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

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

The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to...

The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to...

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are...

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are...

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...

Fail to honor people,they fail to honor you; but of a good leader, who talks...

Fail to honor people,they fail to honor you; but of a good leader, who talks...

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,...

Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.

Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.

To think and to be fully alive are the same.

To think and to be fully alive are the same.

A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure...

A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure...