Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. - Lao Tzu

"The sage stays behind, thus he is ahead. He is detached, thus at one with all. Through selfless action- fulfillment." ― Lao Tzu

Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it. - Lao Tzu

“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” ― Lao Tzu

@joerogan this sums up anxiety and depression pic.twitter.com/JSUvQn8RUs
— enzo aquello (@enzothabakerca) September 15, 2014

“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” 
― Lao Tzu

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”— Lao Tzu

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”—  Lao Tzu

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu on living in the present moment

Lao Tzu on how the present moment is a state of bliss and peace:

“ If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present. ”