The words of truth are always paradoxical.

Quote by Lao Tzu

Topics: Truth Quotes

Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks...

Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks...

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...

People in their handling of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If...

People in their handling of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If...

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right...

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right...

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,...

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...

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

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

Love is a decision - not an emotion

Love is a decision - not an emotion

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 sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself,...

The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself,...

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

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

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

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a...

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a...

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 begins with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

In every mistake, there is a message. Some people miss the message because they're too...

In every mistake, there is a message. Some people miss the message because they're too...

It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of...

It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of...