"A government can be compared to our..." - Quote by Lao Tzu

“Reputation should be neither sought nor avoided.”

“Kind words elicit trust. Kind thoughts create depth. Kind deeds bring love.”

“Supreme good is like water. Water greatly benefits all things, without conflict. It flows through places that people loathe. Thereby it is close to the Way.”

“The root of the kingdom is in the state. The root of the state is in the family. The root of the family is in the person of its head.”

“People are difficult to rule, because of their knowledge.”

“Take the ideas of the masses and concentrate them, then go to the masses, persevere in the ideas and carry them through, so as to form correct ideas of leadership-such is the basic method of leadership.”

“Covetousness is the greatest misfortune. One who does not know what is enough will never have enough.”

“Only those who leisurely approach that which the masses are busy about can be busy about that which the masses take leisurely.”

“Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.”