When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.
To see things in the seed, that is genius.
To lead the people, walk behind them.
To lead people, walk beside them... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate. When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves'.
Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.
The wise stand out because they see themselves as part of the Whole. They shine because they don't want to impress. They achieve great things because they don't look for recognition. Their wisdom is contained in what they are, not their opinions. They refuse to argue, so no-one argues with them.
The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.
The master observes the world but trusts his inner vision.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Speaking with kindness creates confidence, thinking with kindness creates profoundness, giving with kindness creates love.
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the world belongs to you.
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you're heading.
I have just three things to teach simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
He who talks more is sooner exhausted.
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
He who conquers others is strong. He who conquers himself is mighty.
Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?
Care about what other people think, and you will always be their prisoner.
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.
Act without expectation.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
