Monday, July 1, 2013
Ancient Eastern Wisdom
Everything has beauty,
but not everyone sees it.
- Confucius
He who knows others is wise.
He who knows himself is enlightened.
- Lao Tzu
Hate is never conquered by hate,
Hate is only conquered by love.
- The Buddha
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
- Japanese Proverb
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
- Chinese proverb often quoted by Eleanor Roosevelt
Great is the man who has not lost his childlike heart.
- Mencius
Further reading:
Overflowing Cup of Tea (Zen Koan)
Zen Koans
Maybe So, Maybe Not. - Ancient Taoist Proverb
The Wisdom of Gandhi
Confucius
Lao Tzu
(Tao Te Ching)
The Buddha
Quotes to Live By
Words of Wisdom
Inspirational Quotes
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