千里之行，始於足下 — Laozi | Printable Wall Art

“千里之行，始於足下”
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Words by Laozi (6th century BC) — Founder of Taoism, traditional author of the Tao Te Ching.

About this quote

Even the grandest project or longest venture starts with one small, initial action. This saying encourages patience and steady momentum. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the vastness of an ambition, one should focus simply on making a start. Cumulative effort, built step by step, is what eventually leads to major achievement.

This line originates from Chapter 64 of the Tao Te Ching, a foundational Chinese text traditionally attributed to the philosopher Laozi in the sixth century BC. It forms part of a series of teachings on humble beginnings.

People often hang this print in a hallway or study to offer daily encouragement when starting new endeavours.

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