Chinese philosopher.
He was the founder of Taoism. His philosophy of quietism urged renunciation of desire.
To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.
"As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it."
A journey of a thousand miles starts in front of your feet. A tower nine stories high is built from a small heap of earth. A journey of a thousand miles starts in front of your feet.
Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. (Don't overdo it.)
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.