Madison > Madison's Quotes

“The world belongs to those who let go.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“Because she competes with no one, no one can compete with her.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“Too much brightness blinds the eyes. Too much sound deafens the ears. Too much flavour ruins the tongue. Chasing desires to excess turns your mind towards madness, and valuing precious things impairs good judgment.”
― Laozi, Tao Te Ching

“Fill your bowl to the brim
and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your knife
and it will blunt.
Chase after money and security
and your heart will never unclench.
Care about people's approval
and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back.
The only path to serenity.”
― Laozi

“Truly good people are not aware of their goodness, And are therefore good.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“People are mysterious entities – try to take hold of them and you will only lose them. Thus, sometimes it is better to show the way, and sometimes it is better to follow.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“The skilful traveller leaves no traces of his wheels or footsteps;”
― Laozi, Tao Te Ching

“A person who prematurely believes that they comprehend the Tao sees only its external luster, and this is the beginning of delusion.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“The man who fears losing has already lost.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.”
― Michelle Obama

“Balance is like this. Spreading ourselves thin looks impressive, but in the end, we are the first to lose.”
― Deborah Adele, The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice

“Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

“leadership is communicating others’ worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change