Lao Tzu Quotes on Wisdom & Knowledge (12 Quotes)

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.

... The sage works without recognition. He achieves what has to be done without dwelling on it. He does not try to show his knowledge.

Gently eliminating all obstacles to his own understanding, he constantly maintains his unconditional sincerity. His humility, perseverance, and adaptability evoke the response of the universe and fill him with divine light.

Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.

... Intelligence is not the same thing as wisdom.

Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.

He who knows others is learned. He who knows himself is wise.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

Understanding others is knowledge, Understanding oneself is enlightenment Conquering others is power, Conquering oneself is strength.

Don't imagine that you'll discover the truth by accumulating more knowledge. Knowledge creates doubt, and doubt makes you ravenous for more knowledge. You can't get full eating this way.

Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.