6 Clever Life Lessons by Lao Tzu
A recipe for a smoother life
Of all the philosophers I have studied the works of, Lao Tzu has been the one that has never stopped surprising me with the amount of wisdom he has. Whenever I read a new quote by him, I’m always met with perspective-changing ideas that expand my mind.
So today I’d like to share with you 6 clever life lessons by Lao Tzu and hope they’ll be as inspirational for you as they have been for me.
1-Respect comes from an acceptance from within
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” ― Lao Tzu
2-Anger is a state of blur within the mind
“Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?” ― Lao Tzu
3-Having the courage to make mistakes is the perfection itself
“Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.” ― Lao Tzu
4-Fear can be misleading
“There is no illusion greater than fear.” ― Lao Tzu
5-Calming our minds is essential to harmonize with the universe
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”
— Lao Tzu
6-Know thyself
“He who knows himself is enlightened.”
— Lao Tzu
Final thoughts
Today I’ve shared with you 6 clever life lessons by Lao Tzu and hope you’ve found them helpful.
Thank you for reading.
-E.K.
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