Authors
Lao Tzu
Ancient China (traditionally 6th century BC)
Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher believed to have written the Tao Te Ching, a book about living simply and in harmony with nature — today considered one of the most translated books in the world, second only to the Bible. He is considered the founder of Taoism, a way of thinking that values calm, balance, and flowing with life instead of fighting it. Very little about his actual life is known for certain — he remains one of history's most peaceful mysteries.
Quotes
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”
“A violent wind does not outlast the morning; a squall of rain does not outlast the day. Such is the course of Nature.”
“He who devotes himself to learning seeks from day to day to increase his knowledge.”
“The highest excellence is like water.”
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
“To those who are good, I am good; and to those who are not good, I am also good; and thus all get to be good.”
“He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty.”
“He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent.”
“The skilful traveller leaves no traces of his wheels or footsteps.”
“The journey of a thousand li commenced with a single step.”
“The soft overcomes the hard; and the weak the strong.”