Lao-Tzu, (BC 600-?), Chinese Philosopher, Founder of Taoism, Author of the ''Tao Te Ching'' Quotes
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
Know thyself, presume not God to scan. The proper study of mankind is man.
He who knows others is clever; He who knows himself has discernment.
He who conquers others is strong. He who conquers himself is mighty.
A terrace nine stories high begins with a pile of earth.
Darkness within darkness; the gateway to all understanding.
When the best leader's work is done the people say, "We did it ourselves.
Of the best rulers, The people only know that they exist; the next best they love and praise the next they fear; and the next they revile. When they do not command the people's faith, some will lose faith in them, and then they resort to oaths! But of the best when their task is accomplished, their work done, the people all remark, "We have done it ourselves.
To the good I would be good; to the not-good I would also be good, in order to make them good.
By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever.