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Lao Tzu (Laozi)

(c. 6th-5th century B.C.) Also known as Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tzu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Laosi, Lao Zi, Laocius and other variations. Chinese philosopher, also called a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching. He is traditionally regarded as the founder of Daoism.

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

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

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

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.