無為而無不為 — Laozi | Printable Wall Art

“無為而無不為”
“By doing nothing, nothing is left undone.”

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

About this quote

This paradox lies at the heart of Taoist philosophy, expressing the concept of wu wei, or effortless action. It does not mean total passivity or laziness, but rather acting in alignment with the natural order of things. By letting go of force, rigid control, and self-centred desire, achievements happen naturally and completely without friction or unnecessary struggle.

The line appears in the Tao Te Ching, a foundational ancient Chinese text traditionally attributed to the philosopher Laozi in the sixth century BC, though its exact origins remain debated by scholars.

People often hang this in a study or home office to encourage patience and stress-free productivity.

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