Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.

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Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.

-- Lao Tzu

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He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.

-- Lao Tzu

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The liberation cannot be reached but by means of the perception of the identity of the individual spirit with the universal spirit. –

-- Lao Tzu

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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

-- Lao Tzu

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In caring for others and serving heaven, there is nothing like using restraint. –

-- Lao Tzu

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When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you. –

-- Lao Tzu

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