"The truth is not always beautiful, nor..." - Quote by Lao Tzu

“He does not feel pity for himself - thus he can successfully develop.”

“Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear.”

“In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true. In ruling, be just. In daily life, be competent. In action, be aware of the time and the season.”

“Falsehood flies, and truth comes limping after it, so that when men come to be undeceived, it is too late; the jest is over, and the tale hath had its effect.”

“Persuade me or prove to me that I am mistaken in thought or deed, and I will gladly change - for it is the truth I seek, and the truth never harmed anyone. Harm comes from persisting in error and clinging to ignorance.”

“Who has magnificent self-confidenceAnd fears nothing that exists?The man who has attained to truthAnd lives free of error.”

“Just think of the illimitable abundance and the marvelous loveliness of light, or of the beauty of the sun and moon and stars.”

“One frequently only finds out how really beautiful a beautiful woman is after considerable acquaintance with her.”

“There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.”