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Lao Tzu quotes
Lao Tzu was a Chinese philosopher for whom it is not quite certain whether he was a historical or mythical person. All that is known about him was taken from the Chinese tradition and from his biography described in the historical records of Ssuma Chien, which were written around 109
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”
“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.”
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
“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.”
“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”