Lao Tzu Quote – “Who is there who can make muddy waters clear?…”

Who is there who can make muddy waters clear? But if allowed to remain still, it will gradually clear itself. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

Lao Tzu (570 - 490 B.C.E.), Living Book, The Seeker

Lao Tzu Quote – “A sage is not only kind to the kind…”

A sage is not only kind to the kind but also kind to the unkind. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

Lao Tzu (570 - 490 B.C.E.), Living Book, The Seeker

Lao Tzu Quote – “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength…”

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

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Lao Tzu Quote – “Kindness in words creates confidence…”

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

Lao Tzu (570 - 490 B.C.E.), Living Book, The Search

Lao Tzu Quote – “Appropriate rituals channel your emotions and energy…”

Don’t think you can attain total awareness and whole enlightenment without proper discipline and practice. This is egomania. Appropriate rituals channel your emotions and energy toward the light. Without the discipline to practice them, you will tumble constantly backward into darkness. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

Lao Tzu (570 - 490 B.C.E.), Living Book, The Seeker

Lao Tzu Quote – “If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself…”

If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

Lao Tzu (570 - 490 B.C.E.), Living Book, The Sacred

Lao Tzu Quote – “How does the ocean become the king of all rivers and streams…?”

How does the ocean become the king of all rivers and streams? Because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)

Lao Tzu (570 - 490 B.C.E.), Living Book, The Seeker

Lao Tzu Quote – “If you are depressed you are living in the past…”

If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Lao Tzu (570 – 490 B.C.E.)