柔弱勝剛強 — Laozi | Printable Wall Art

“柔弱勝剛強”
“The soft and yielding overcomes the hard and unyielding.”

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

About this quote

This principle from Taoist philosophy suggests that flexibility and gentleness hold greater long-term strength than rigid force. Like water wearing away stone or a pliable reed bending in a storm while a rigid oak snaps, yielding allows one to endure and overcome hardship. True resilience comes from adaptability, patience, and subtlety rather than aggressive, unyielding confrontation.

The line comes from the Tao Te Ching, a foundational Taoist text traditionally attributed to the ancient philosopher Laozi in sixth-century BC China. It captures a core paradox central to Taoist thought.

People often hang this print in a study or home office to encourage quiet resilience during challenging projects.

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