Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, Laozi (604 BC - 531 BC) was a philosopher of ancient China and is a central figure in Taoism/Daoism. Lao Tzu literally means “Old Master” and is generally considered an honorific. Lao Tzu is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoism. Taishang Laojun is a title for Lao Tzu in the Taoist religion, which refers to him as “One of the Three Pure Ones”. Historians variously contend that Lao Tzu is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 4th century BC, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period. Lao Tzu worked most of his life in the public service, and retired later to the West, without leaving any trace. He is the archetype of the Taoist Sage. His preaching insisted on keeping a low profile and practicing non doing and emptiness. Lao Tzu is an exciting character even today - mostly because his wisdom. Lao Tzu believed that human life, like everything else in the universe, is constantly influenced by outside forces. He believed “simplicity” to be the key to truth and freedom. Lao Tzu encouraged his followers to observe, and seek to understand the laws of nature; to develop intuition and build up personal power; and to use that power to lead life with love, and without force.
Lao Tzu Quotes
Love is all there is. Love is your nature. We are in challenging on the outside, but you must remember that the outside is a reflection of the inside. If you look carefully among the chaos, you can clearly see that there is change blooming.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Because of a great love, one is courageous.
Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.