Famous quotes from famous Chinese scholars

When the great righteousness is lost, there is benevolence and righteousness; when there is wisdom, there is great hypocrisy; when relatives are in discord, there is filial piety and kindness; when the country is in confusion, there are loyal ministers.

Lao Tzu

The tree that hugs each other is born from the smallest grain; the nine-story platform starts from tired soil; the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Lao Tzu

The people are difficult to govern because they are wise. Therefore, the country is governed with wisdom. The thieves of the country are not good at ruling the country with wisdom.

Lao Tzu

Neighboring countries look at each other, they hear the sound of cocks and dogs, and the people do not interact with each other until they grow old and die.

Laozi

Those who know others are wise, those who know themselves are wise, those who conquer others are powerful, and those who conquer themselves are strong.

Lao Tzu

The nine-story tower starts from tired soil, and the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Laozi

Tao produces one, which produces two, two produces three, and three produces all things.

Lao Tzu

Misfortune lies on the back of blessing, and blessing lies on the back of misfortune.

Lao Tzu

The best is like water, which benefits all things without dispute.

Lao Tzu

The opposite is the movement of Tao, and the weak is the use of Tao.

Lao Tzu

The people are not afraid of death, but how can they be afraid of death?