Lao Tzu on Fear Quotes

"The mark of a moderate man is freedom from his own ideas."

"Softness triumphs over hardness, feebleness over strength."

"Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others."

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

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

"Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful."

"Great acts are made up of small deeds."

"Act without expectation."

"He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough."

"To understand the limitation of things, desire them."

"The reason why I have great suffering is that I have a body. When I can get rid of my body, what suffering can I have?"

"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."

"He who is contented is rich."

"If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to."

"If you are anxious you are living in the future."

"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you."

"Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?"

"He who talks more is sooner exhausted."

"There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your enemy."

"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are."

"If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve."

"Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear."

"Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her."

"A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving."

"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner."

"Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval."

"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power."

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom."

"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long."

"If you want to lead them, you must be willing to follow them."

"Spring comes and the grass grows by itself."

"Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know."