Lao Tzu

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

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

“The best fighter is never angry.”

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”

“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.”

“The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long.”

“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.”

“Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.”

“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”

“The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.”

“He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.”