10 profound quotes from Lao Tzu

1.“The best fighter is never angry.” 
― Lao Tzu


2. “When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” 
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

3. “A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.” 

― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

4. “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

5. “Be content with what you have;

rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.” 
― Lao Tzu

6. “Silence is a source of Great Strength.” 

― Lao Tzu

7. “Stop thinking, and end your problems.” 

― Lao Tzu

8. “If you understand others you are smart.

If you understand yourself you are illuminated.
If you overcome others you are powerful.
If you overcome yourself you have strength.
If you know how to be satisfied you are rich.
If you can act with vigor, you have a will.
If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting.
If you die without loss, you are eternal.” 
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

9. “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” 

― Lao-Tzu

10. “Manifest plainness,

Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.” 
― Lao Tzu